Line Cook

eurekarestaurants; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $19/hr

Weekly pay

Fast-paced environment

Company contests

Growth opportunities

Management development

Benefits package

Job summary

The Amalfi Llama in New York is seeking a Line Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare, assemble and plate dishes, assist on the grill, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout the shift.

We look for 21+ with a Food Handler Safety Training Card; you will work as part of a team, follow recipes precisely, and help manage stations, ovens, fryers and equipment while delivering consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Food Handler Safety Training Card required.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Prep, Line, or Dish machine functions when required.
• Interact with co-workers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to employee handbook and training manuals.
• Maintain clean and stocked workstation.
• Execute recipes precisely and present items attractively.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of kitchen equipment.
• Operate grill station and monitor meat temperatures.
• Read checks and respond to verbal requests from staff.
• Skim and clean fryers; manage shortening.
• Maintain ovens and other equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

Food Handler Safety Training Card

Job description

About The Amalfi Llama

The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. The Amalfi Llama takes our guests on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean Coast of Italy.

The Amalfi Llama Ethos

We are passionate people serving individuals seeking to indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries and brings you to a place of intimate experience. Our aim is to attract and hire talented individuals seeking to share unique dining environments that will transport themselves and our guests to authentic discovery of food, passion and experiences

Purpose of the Position

Prepare, prioritize and execute recipes in accordance with established policies and procedures. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and indirectly to others in management.

THE PERKS!:

• Pay Rate - $19 Per hour
• Weekly Pay
• Fun & Fast Paced Environment
• Company contests
• Growth Opportunities
• Management Development
• Benefits package

Line Cook - Essential Job Functions:

• Flexibility and Team Support: Assist in Prep, Line, or Dish machine functions when required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interact with co-workers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner, maintaining a warm smile and sincere greeting. Foster a positive attitude within the team.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality in adherence to schedules.
• Compliance and Standards: Adhere to the employee handbook and training manuals, ensuring compliance with established standards and protocols.
• Workstation Management: Efficiently assemble and dismantle workstation, following established procedures and timelines.
• Stocking and Sanitation: Ensure all stations are well-stocked and maintained in a sanitary manner.
• Recipe Adherence: Execute all recipes precisely, adhering to proper ingredient measurements.
• Quality and Presentation: Prepare all items according to The Amalfi Llama's quality and cook time standards. Plate all items in accordance with verbal or written instructions, ensuring a visually appealing final presentation.
• Equipment and Station Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and functionality of all kitchen-related equipment. Keep the station clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Grill Station Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in working the grill station and ensuring accurate meat temperatures.
• Communication and Teamwork: Effectively communicate with other line positions regarding item preparation. Offer assistance on all stations as assigned by Kitchen management as needed.
• Food Safety and Storage: Label, date, and rotate all prepped items, following The Amalfi Llama's shelf-life specifications.
• Order Management: Read checks and promptly respond to verbal requests from fellow kitchen staff members.
• Fryer Maintenance: Skim and clean fryers to maintain optimal cleanliness and functionality. Filter and/or change shortening as needed.
• Pizza Oven Maintenance: Brush and clean the floor and outer surfaces of the oven, carefully place food and other items in the oven when cooking. Maintain the cleanliness of the tools associated with the ovens.
• Berkel Machine Slicer Maintenance: Clean and sanitize the surfaces of the working parts of the slicer. Unplug power source whenever cleaning and maintenance is necessary. Always follow standard operating precautions to prevent any injury and or damage to equipment.
• Spiral Mixer Maintenance: Clean and sanitize the surfaces of the working part of the mixer, leftover dough material after every use. Follow standard operating procedures set forth by the kitchen management team to assure efficacy and safety.
• Pasta Boilers: Before use of boiler the inner surface must be inspected for any foreign materials that may hinder the safe operation of the “Pasta Boiler”. Post use, the boiler must be emptied and cleaned/treated and sanitized using the proper materials. Follow the standard operating procedures determined by the manufacturer and kitchen management.
• Combi Ovens: Consult with recipes and standards of procedure, utilize the oven in the manner it was intended. Nightly cleaning tabs must be done before the end of shift.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• Food Handler Safety Training Card

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies up to 50lbs, and

repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and

congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, and/or physically demanding.

At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer

This position is at-will. Line cooks have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, The Amalfi Llama has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with The Amalfi Llama. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties asssigned.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Food Handler Safety Training Card