Line Cook

World Spa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

World Spa in New York is seeking an experienced cook to join our busy kitchen. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, cook using grills and ovens, and ensure elegant presentation.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to food safety. You will help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen and support the restaurant manager while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Very good communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.
• Food Handlers license.
• Food health and safety training and certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Prepare meals for our customers
• Weigh, measure, mix, and prep ingredients according to recipes
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients
• Check food and ingredients for freshnessArrange and garnish dishes
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit
• Ensure that the kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned
• Help lead and inspire our kitchen staff with the restaurant manager
• Wow our guests with amazing dishes

Skills

Cook experience

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Food safety training

Culinary schooling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (advantage)

Food handlers license

Tools

Cutting tools

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT WORLD SPA

WORLD SPA offers a global, authentic, and unmatched spa experience by preserving ancient practices and uniting various culturally authentic sauna, bathing, and spa treatments in one destination. World SPA creates an environment that inspires the imagination and provides distinctive sensory experiences to our guests. Our goal is to consistently exceed guest expectations by anticipating their needs and desires and offering them an unparalleled experience.

World Spa features multiple world-class dining venues. Ren is a stand alone full service restaurant in collaboration with a Michelin Star Chef Shaun Hergatt.Ren means "pure" in Nordic and represents a familiar, clear, everyday restaurant concept with international specialties masterfully created from the best natural ingredients. Ren feels upscale, but comfortable. World Spa Lounge, 250 seats restaurant, the most fast paced of all, located within the Spa area, where guests can either enjoy a cup of artisanal tea in between experiencing multitude of Spa rooms and saunas or can reserve a cabana for a full on feast or celebration.

World Spa Lounge offerings represent the same regions as the Spa: Eastern European, Mediterranean, Asian and American. World Spa Lounge feels casual and unpretentious still offering the highest quality of food & beverages and friendly, attentive service.

World Spa Club is a VIP area for our Members, who have a dedicated Lounge, with it's own Bar and Restaurant, outdoor terrace that can be enjoyed by the Members during their Spa visit or on its own. Members of the Club order from the Ren restaurant and receive impeccable service and special attention.

In addition to the three dining venues, World Spa features 2 exclusive Private Rooms that have their own Russian banya for groups of 25 and 15 guests.

At World Spa, you will enjoy bringing a smile to every customer's face and seeing just how food makes a wonderful impact. It is a very exciting opportunity that will lead a dedicated Cook to success, stability and incredible growth opportunities. If you enjoy your craft - share our vision and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Prepare meals for our customers
• Weigh, measure, mix, and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients
• Check food and ingredients for freshnessArrange and garnish dishes
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit
• Ensure that the kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned
• Help lead and inspire our kitchen staff with the restaurant manager
• Wow our guests with amazing dishes

Requirements

• 2+ years experience as cook 2+ years experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
• Food Handlers license
• Food health and safety training and certificate

World Spa Entertainment, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.