Line Cook at Counting House

Ennismore; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels is seeking a cook who can accurately and efficiently prepare hot food items, portion ingredients, and plate dishes with garnish. You will work to ensure quality and consistency across menu items.

The role requires standing for long periods, adherence to recipes, and collaboration with the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English required.
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Understands menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.
• Receives and applies criticism in a positive manner, even from fellow employees.
• Keeps a clean and organized work station before, during, and post service.
• Knows station setup and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.
• Able to identify product quality and freshness.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

General Purpose: Accurately and efficiently cooks hot food products as well as prepares and portions food products prior to cooking. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Understands menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.
• Possesses and brings in the proper tools to do the job: microplanes, knives, honing steel, tongs, spatula, saucing and plating spoons (the restaurant provides any other necessary tools).
• Understands the importance of tasting and seasoning the food properly, no matter how simple the dish.
• Understands how to work with different forms of heat and cooking methods.
• Receives and applies criticism in a positive manner, even from fellow employees.
• Understands and has experience using different kinds of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegars, etc.
• Actively learns through inquiry.
• Keeps a clean and organized work station before, during, and post service.
• Knows station set up and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.
• Able to identify product quality and freshness.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Education/Formal Training:

• High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.