Line Cook

Aifiorinyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking dedicated line cooks to join their vibrant culinary team. This role offers the chance to work alongside seasoned chefs in a fast-paced, fine dining environment, focusing on high-quality Italian cuisine. As a line cook, you will be integral to delivering exceptional dining experiences, honing your culinary skills, and contributing to a supportive team culture. With a commitment to employee development, this opportunity promises growth and the chance to make a significant impact in a renowned restaurant setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Dining Discount

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant restaurant experience required.
• Culinary degree recommended with knowledge of food preparation.
• Passion for cooking and restaurant hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute the menu with quality and precision.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation during shifts.
• Support kitchen team and assist in various tasks as needed.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Fine Dining Experience

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Degree

High School Diploma

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About Us

Highly-acclaimed Wine Spectator Grand Award-Winning Ai Fiori operates as part of Altamarea Group, an award-winning global hospitality firm with 15 restaurants worldwide. Ai Fiori offers managers an opportunity to work with high-quality Italian cuisine and wine/spirits and an operations team firmly committed to investing in and developing talent. Altamarea Group, through its talented team of employees, creates special memories through exceptional hospitality, delivering the highest level of food and service across distinct brands and concepts.

About Us

Highly-acclaimed Wine Spectator Grand Award-Winning Ai Fiori operates as part of Altamarea Group, an award-winning global hospitality firm with 15 restaurants worldwide. Ai Fiori offers managers an opportunity to work with high-quality Italian cuisine and wine/spirits and an operations team firmly committed to investing in and developing talent. Altamarea Group, through its talented team of employees, creates special memories through exceptional hospitality, delivering the highest level of food and service across distinct brands and concepts.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for dedicated and passionate line cooks to join the team! As the line cook, you will have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned and professional fine dining chefs to create a memorable dining experience for all guests. As the line cook, you will have experience in fine dining, and a passion for career growth in culinary. The ideal candidate will have experience in hot stations, a flexible schedule, and prior fine dining experience.

Responsibilities Include

• Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency
• Learn and develop maximum proficiency with the various stations as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, preparing station for following shift, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
• Work in a high-intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle rigors of busy services while not sacrificing quality and consistency of dishes
• Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including but not limited to washing dishes, cooling down plates for garde manger, drying and polishing dishware, handling duties of other stations (i.e., pastry, pasta, etc.) or prep cooks; we rise or sink together
• Be proactive and accommodate guest requests, in the spirit of providing excellent, tailored service, cuisine and hospitality to our clients
• Maintain clean, sanitized and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times
• Perform new AMG COVID-19 health safety protocols throughout each shift, including but not limited to frequent and thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all kitchen equipment, smallware and cooking / preparation / storage surfaces, restrooms, work areas; washing hands frequently, wearing mask and gloves when required, and submitting to temperature checks
• Report to work punctually as indicated on the schedule and in the correct, clean uniform with black non-slip shoes, while at all times adhering to personal hygiene standards, which have been updated per AMG COVID-19 health safety protocols
  
  

Qualifications and Necessary Skills:

• At least 2 years of relevant restaurant experience required
• Culinary (baking and pastry for Pastry Cooks) and/or college degree recommended with considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation
• Genuine passion for cooking and restaurant hospitality
• Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
• Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
• Broad and flexible availability to work - AM/PM service and/or prep/production
• Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time
  
  

What We Offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
• 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)
  
  

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws

More detail about Ai Fiori part of Altamarea Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1066-Ai-Fiori

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Restaurants

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