Line Cook

Ember & Vine; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

Energetic work environment

Job summary

Ember & Vine is searching for a line cook to manage the cook station and ensure high-quality food preparation. Responsibilities include receiving orders, preparing and plating dishes, and maintaining cleanliness.

The ideal candidate should be able to lift 50 lbs frequently and possess a valid food handlers certification. A commitment to guest satisfaction and teamwork is crucial.

Benefits include competitive salaries, paid time off, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Lift pots, pans, and products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cook station through proper setup procedures.
• Prepare and plate menu items to meet quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Commitment to guest satisfaction

Education

Valid food handlers certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance

Company Overview

Ember & Vine is a restaurant from P Hospitality Management built around a simple but uncompromising idea: that every detail matters. The menu draws from global culinary traditions, anchored by a wood-fired hearth and a commitment to thoughtfully sourced ingredients free of seed oils and refined sugars. Guests can expect bold, intentional cooking from breakfast through dinner, complemented by an elevated wine and cocktail program designed to match the care that goes into every plate. It's a dining experience that rewards curiosity and respects the guest enough to never cut corners.

Job Summary

As the line cook, you are responsible for managing the cook station through proper station setup procedures, as well as receiving and communicating guest orders, preparing and plating menu items to meet our quality standards, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a positive attendance record by reporting to work for assigned shifts 10 minutes prior to scheduled time, switching and finding replacements for no more than 5% of scheduled shifts, following company time off and illness procedures, and having a 0% no call/no show record.
• Follow all sanitation and safety standards set forth by the company; maintain a score of 90% or better on all sanitation and safety audits.
• Meet all uniform, appearance, and grooming standards as specified in the Employee Handbook.
• Know all menu items offered at the restaurant. Accurately explain specials to front‑of‑house employees. If asked, accurately answer menu items in regard to preparation method, ingredients, portion size, and side items accompanying the dish. If asked, specify substitutions for items on menu.
• Determine par levels for daily needs, and accurately prepare and communicate the prep list, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Clearly communicate orders/needs to station cooks (fry, salad, prep, etc.) with 100% accuracy.
• Prepare and verify that all menu items are prepared according to company quality standards 100% of the time.
• Communicate with the expediter/server when orders are ready for delivery within 1 minute of plating a dish.
• Follow the receiving and storage processes as defined by management.
• Perform sidework correctly as specified by management.
• Follow all end‑of‑shift checkout procedures with 100% accuracy as specified in the End of Shift/Checkout Procedures.
• Maintain a good team environment by assisting other team members with their station duties and sidework when there is a need and/or when available.

Requirements

• The ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, products, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Possess a valid food handlers certification.
• Must be able to perform simple math calculations and understand units and measures.
• Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs, stoop, and bend.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work that Line Cooks do is both physically and mentally demanding. They support the Mission, Values and Vision of the restaurant and the facility. They support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. They must maintain the confidentiality of all data, including employee and operations data. They are responsible for quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Line Cooks must remain compliant with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

While performing their duties they must support and participate in common teamwork including working together with all co‑workers; planning and completing job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment. They use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

They must complete requirements for in‑service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned. The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment, i.e., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives.

Benefits / Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment

Only local candidates will be contacted; there is no relocation for this position. Immediate opening.

If you’re looking for a company that respects your unique merits, professionalism, and skills, we’d like to talk to you.

We thank all that apply, but only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted. Ember & Vine and its affiliates conduct all employment‑related activities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws. We are a drug‑free workplace.