Line Cook

The Northport Hotel; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Northport is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role requires attention to detail, strong knife skills, and a commitment to teamwork. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in high-volume or fine dining establishments, with a dedication to upholding food quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years line cook experience with high volume or fine dining.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to stand during entire shift and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes following recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Assist in maintaining food cost controls and support front of house teammates.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Food preparation knowledge

Time management

Teamwork abilities

Education

Suffolk County Food Managers Certificate preferred

1-3 years line cook experience

Job description

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in a timely and consistent manner, following established recipes and presentation standards. This role supports the overall dining experience by maintaining a clean, organized workstation and collaborating closely with the culinary team to ensure every guest enjoys a memorable meal.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience

1-3 years line cook experience with high volume or fine dining.

Strong knife skills.

Suffolk County Food Managers Certificate preferred

Takes great pride in the food they prepare and serve

Being Multilingual helpful

Shares the cultural belief that teamwork delivers results

Physical requirements:

Ability to work required full-time shift.

Light work - Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Ability to stand during entire shift.

General Requirements

Prior experience in a professional kitchen or culinary environment preferred

Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety

Ability to follow recipes and plating guidelines with precision

Excellent time management and multitasking skills

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Dependable, punctual, and flexible with schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays)

Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and cleanliness

Willingness to learn and take direction from chefs and supervisors

Positive attitude and dedication to maintaining a collaborative kitchen environment

Must adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards

Follow proper procedures for storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients

Maintain a clean, organized workstation in accordance with health and safety regulations

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Fundamental Requirements

Prepare meals according to recipe cards

Set up and maintain workstation by following daily prep sheets according to forecast

Complete the prep list in efficient manner and be ready for service

Follow station sanitizing bucket standard according to Suffolk County Board of Health Requirements

Proper storage of all walk ins and reach ins

Strict adherence to Label & Date policy

Follow and complete all daily opening and closing side work checklist that are assigned

Practice all Suffolk County Safe Food Handling Standards

Reading guest food tickets (dupes) and follow proper coursing

Assist front of house teammates with guest requests and special orders

Follow proper plating standards

Assist in maintaining food cost controls at all times and reporting anything that might be a negative to our food cost

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