Line Cook

Highgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cook to join their team at a luxury hotel in Times Square. This role involves preparing high-quality food items while maintaining strict cleanliness and safety standards. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a vibrant kitchen environment, ensuring that every dish meets the hotel's exceptional standards. Join a team that values creativity and efficiency, and be part of a historic landmark that blends modern luxury with rich heritage. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required with knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Flexibility to work long hours and ability to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standardized recipes for various hotel outlets.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas and kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety and Sanitation

Menu Knowledge

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Compensation: Hourly

About Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company, recognized as an industry innovator. It dominates U.S. gateway markets like New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's global property portfolio exceeds $20B in assets and generates over $5B in revenues. Highgate offers expert guidance throughout all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development to recapitalization or disposition. It develops bespoke hotel brands and employs industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools to optimize performance and asset value. With an experienced executive team, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands, with offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

About The Knickerbocker

Located near Broadway and Bryant Park, The Knickerbocker is a historic New York landmark reborn as a luxury hotel in Times Square. Once hosting legendary figures and rumored to be the birthplace of the martini, it now offers 300 luxurious guestrooms and suites with stunning views and bespoke furnishings, blending historic charm with modern luxury.

Job Overview

The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items according to standardized recipes for various hotel outlets, maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety. The role involves minimizing waste and maximizing cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
2. Prepare food and station setup before restaurant opening to ensure prompt service.
3. Prepare and display buffet items according to hotel standards.
4. Recognize quality standards in ingredients such as vegetables, fish, dairy, and meats.
5. Ensure a sanitary environment with proper handling and storage.
6. Prepare food for banquets as per Banquet Event Orders.
7. Serve food in the Employee Cafeteria as directed.
8. Follow hotel standard recipes; assist with specials under supervision.
9. Break down buffets and kitchen lines, store food and equipment properly.
10. Support banquet food stations as scheduled.
11. Know the location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.
12. Practice safe work habits to avoid injuries.
13. Use Production Charts as per hotel standards.
14. Support other kitchen positions as needed.
15. Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
16. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment cleanliness.
17. Maintain a 'Clean As You Go' policy.
18. Assist in storage and rotation of food items.
19. Manage keys responsibly under supervision.

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related experience preferred.
2. Culinary experience required.
3. Flexibility to work long hours as needed.
4. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.
5. Ability to stand throughout the shift.
6. Ability to withstand temperature variations.
7. Thorough knowledge of menus and preparation standards.
8. Proficiency in cooking techniques such as charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
9. Knowledge of herbs and spices and their proper use.