Line Cook

Sarabeth's Greenwich Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarabeth's Greenwich Village is looking for a skilled Line Cook to join their team. The position requires at least 3 years of experience in a well-rated restaurant and a culinary degree or training. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, following hygiene standards, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates are organized team players with a strong work ethic, motivated to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes quality service and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a well-rated restaurant.
• Prior experience prepping, setting up and working a station; sauté, grill, eggs, or pantry.
• Commitment to maintaining availability that aligns with needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items in a timely manner, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Follow expediter instructions and production flow of order tickets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Organized

Fast worker

Education

Culinary degree or other culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Opportunity

Our Line Cooks play an integral part of restaurant operations. They plan, prep, set-up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets within departmental quality standards, recipes and plating guide specifications.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing menu items in a timely manner, ensuring quality, portion control, and plating presentation are in alignment with standards.
• Following expediter instructions and production flow of order tickets.
• Verifying all recipes are made to specification.
• Set up and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all DOH and company hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Communicate ordering and inventory needs and product shortages to culinary management team.

Quality candidates will be:

• Team players with strong work ethic.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Motivated with a desire to work in a restaurant, learn, and grow.
• Willing to offer assistance whenever asked.
• Organized, clean, self-sufficient, and capable of working fast.

Requirements:

• A minimum 3 years of experience in a well-rated restaurant.
• A culinary degree or other culinary training.
• Prior experience prepping, setting up and working a station; sauté, grill, eggs, or pantry.
• A spirit of cooperation with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to learn how to safely use and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ability to learn, understand, and execute hygiene and safety rules.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, carry up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for shift duration.
• Commitment to maintaining availability that aligns with needs of the business.

Sarabeth’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.