Line Cook

CliftonPark.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonPark.com in New York, NY is seeking a Line Cook to assist in food preparation under the direction of the Sous Chef. The position entails producing assigned food items, ensuring they meet health standards, and maintaining an organized kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience as a prep cook, be able to handle food safely, and have strong multitasking abilities. This role may require weekend, evening, or night shifts to accommodate guests and program participants.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a prep cook.
• Ability to follow instructions including sanitation procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks items as per recipes from the Executive Chef.
• Ensures food is prepared correctly and served professionally.
• Maintains cleanliness in the kitchen and food areas.

Skills

Experience as a prep cook

Multitasking

Understanding food handling procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Effective working relationships

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Cooking and food preparation equipment

Job description

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the position of Line Cook produces assigned food items and maintains the kitchen area. Supportive of meeting the needs of the department, the Line Cook may provide basic directions to team members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares and cooks the items based on recipes given by the Executive Chef, along with any necessary templates that may need to be fulfilled.
2. Ensures that food is prepared correctly and served (as per NYS Health Dept. regulations), good tasting, and distributed professionally and efficiently.
3. Models and maintains a positive, professional, and customer service attitude and environment at all times, with the result of recruitment and retention of campers, customers, and staff.
4. Keeps the kitchen, dining hall, dish room, loading dock, coolers, freezers, and dry goods storage clean and organized, and places any orders received for the day.
5. Reports all accidents and incidents involving self, participants, guests, and other employees.
6. Any other duties, as requested.
7. As a 24‑hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekend, evening, or night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

Requirements

• A high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Must have 1‑2 years of experience as a prep cook.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions, including proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Must be able to operate cooking and food preparation equipment; convert recipes based on guest count.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Must be able to multitask, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to stand, walk, and kneel for prolonged periods; must be physically able to access and navigate all areas of dining and catering services. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time and to work in excessive heat and cold, as required in association with the kitchen environment.