Line Cook

SEAHORSE NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Health insurance options

401K options

Job summary

Seahorse NYC is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team in New York. You will execute and plate menu items from start to finish, prepare raw materials, and contribute to seasonal ingredient selection.

You must have at least one year of related experience, strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will work with BOH and FOH staff, keep prep areas clean, and help develop new menu items.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience.
• General knife handling, food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• High volume restaurant experience required.
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and improve.

Responsibilities

• Execute and plate menu items from start to finish.
• Prepare raw materials and butcher proteins.
• Maintain cleanliness of BOH areas and equipment.
• Identify and use seasonal ingredients.
• Participate in development of new menu items.
• Collaborate with BOH and FOH staff.
• Deep clean BOH work areas and equipment.

Skills

Knife handling

Food safety

High volume experience

Fast-paced environment

Learning mindset

Job description

Seahorse NYC is hiring for an experienced Line Cook.

Essential Duties

• Executing menu items from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to:
• Preparation of Raw Materials
• Butchery of Proteins
• Cooking and Plating of Menu items
• Identifying and responsibly handling seasonal ingredients
• Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items
• Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
• Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Other general maintenance and culinary tasks as assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• At least one year of related experience required
• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
• High volume restaurant experience required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-energy environmentA passion for food, an exceptional work ethic, and dedication
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly, and constantly improve

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting or standing for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Seahorse New York reserves the right to add or delete duties and Essential Duties at the discretion of Seahorse New York or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Benefits

• The hourly rate ranges from $20 to $22, depending on experience.
• Paid sick leave.
• Individual and family health insurance with dental and vision options and AFLAC.
• Opportunity for growth in a boutique hospitality group.
• 401K options

Mercer Street Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Mercer Street Hospitality is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mercer Street Hospitality are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Mercer Street Hospitality will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.