Line Cook

Sifted; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Free lunch

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sifted is seeking a line cook to join our on-site kitchen in New York. You will work at one of the concept stations, preparing meals for large events and ensuring quality and safety standards during each shift.

With 1–2 years of relevant experience and a culinary degree or equivalent preferred, you will report to the Lead Line cook and collaborate with multiple leads to deliver great hospitality to clients.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of line cook experience in full-service, high-volume settings.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Lead by example in production, attitude, cleaning, and punctuality.
• Adhere to local health department safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently to maximize team output.
• Basic English communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Work on the line in one of the concept kitchens, preparing meals for 500-1000 guests daily.
• Label, organize pans and delis, and discard out-of-date products from storage areas.
• Execute strict quality control and sanitation, acting as Safety Champion in the BLV kitchen.
• Own daily pack-out temperatures and verify items before packing.
• Assist with daily deep-clean tasks and ensure sanitary regulations are followed.
• Support Exec Chef with production discussions and system enhancements.

Skills

Line cook experience

High-volume kitchen

Food safety awareness

Basic English communication

Punctuality

Education

Culinary degree or similar

Job description

About the role

The Line cook will be responsible for checking in with the Lead Line cook. Line cooks should be comfortable working in one or multiple stations daily and should expect to work with multiple leads in a single service based on staffing needs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

This Monday- Friday role would be perfect for a passionate cook with one to two years experience who is excited to join a rapidly growing company that’s looking for people with a passion to work with a great team and offer great hospitality to our clients.

What you’ll be doing

• Work on the line in one of the concept kitchens, preparing meals for 500-1000 guests daily.
• Hold full ownership of labeling and organization pans and delis, and discarding out of date product from common storage areas
• Execute strict quality control and assurance, act as Sanitation and Safety and Safety Champion in the BLV kitchen.
• Own daily pack out temperatures (Temp items at final cooking temp for proteins, temp all items before getting packed out, re-therm hot items if necessary, give daily sheet to Managing Chef on day to day basis)
• Assist with daily deep-clean items, comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
• Assist the Executive Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, packout, and clean-up
• Assist the Executive Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place

Our ideal candidate

• 1-2 years of relative experience in full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club or Catering establishment.
• Culinary degree or similar preferable
• Lead by example in all aspects of the business (production/attitude/cleaning/punctuality)
• Lead by example in regards to safety and sanitation standards set by the local Health Department
• Ability to work efficiently in order to maximize team output
• Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor
• Ability to do repetitive motions daily in regards to prepping vegetables, cooking proteins, deep cleaning
• Ability to understand and communicate in basic English

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : $25 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid company holidays
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Eligibility : This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid)

Work environment : This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices

Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.