Line Cook

Constellation Culinary Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation in New York, NY is seeking an experienced cook to join a dynamic kitchen team within our dining & events segment. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality meals and contributing to creative presentation.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of high-volume scratch cooking, strong culinary knowledge, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and customer service experience. Food handlers’ certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Proficiency in proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

High-volume cooking knowledge

Job description

Job Reference Number: 40987

Employment Type: Full-TimeSegment: Dining & Events

Brand: Constellation

Location: New York, New York (US-NY)

The Role at a glance

We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in New York, NY for our Constellation division. As a cook for Constellation, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

What you’ll be doing

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we’re looking for

Must-haves

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Food handlers’ certification

Compensation

$28 an hour.

Our Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Constellation

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

About Elior North America

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer

This job description can be revised by management as needed.