Line Cook

The Fulton; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Fulton, a premier seafood restaurant in New York City, seeks a Cook to prepare high-quality dishes and ensure food safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic kitchen team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary degree and/or certificate highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes per guest orders, following recipes.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Set up and stock kitchen stations.

Skills

Knife Skills

Cooking Methods

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Safety

Education

Culinary Degree or Certificate

Job description

Escape the bustle of the city and rediscover the romance of the sea at The Fulton, a restaurant from world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Fulton is the chef’s first seafood restaurant – located in an area of the city Vongerichten fell in love with when he first encountered the energy of the former Fulton Fish Market in 1986. With a hat tip to that history of The Seaport, the menu focuses on the best ingredients and the bounty of the ocean and beyond. With its waterfront setting the restaurant offers a singular New York dining experience, with patio seating and some of the best unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
• Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet The Fulton standards
• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out)
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a full service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen
• Culinary degree and/or certificate highly desirable
• Must have excellent knife skills with proficiency in all aspects of cooking
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take direction and execute
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment
• High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; Ability to stand for prolong periods of time and climb steps regularly.
• Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Referral bonus

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Seaport Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SEG will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SEG explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Entertainment Group.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Seaport Entertainment Group reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

SEG participates in E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Everify website.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $18.00-$22.00per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paidwithin the rangedepends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Seaport Entertainment Groupis an equal opportunity employer.