Line Cook (Commis)

Tishman Speyer Properties; United States; On-site; USD 29,742 - 42,360; Full time

Job summary

Tishman Speyer Properties, at the renowned Rainbow Room in New York City, invites applications for a Commis/Line Cook. The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professional growth, offering a base compensation of $26.17 per hour.

Key responsibilities include preparing food items, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and following strict safety and sanitation standards. Prior experience in high-volume cooking environments is essential. If you're passionate about culinary arts and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook in a high-volume establishment is required.
• Experience in hotel/restaurant/catering industry preferred.
• Positive attitude and high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily mis-en-place for assigned station.
• Assist in preparing and serving food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Cooking in high-volume establishment

Teamwork

Knife skills

Sanitation standards

Communication in English

Job description

Commis/Line Cook

The Rainbow Room, a world‑class venue in New York City, seeks a skilled and passionate commis/line cook who values teamwork, integrity, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily mis‑en‑place for assigned station.
• Assist in preparing and serving all food items according to standard recipes or instructions from culinary management.
• Transport heavy food items as required.
• Demonstrate basic knife skills and cutting methods for vegetables, herbs, fruits, and potatoes.
• Receive and stock the kitchen with raw materials and ingredients daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigeration, storage, and work areas to comply with health regulations.
• Apply correct stock rotation, labeling, and storage methods.
• Participate in daily inventory, weighing items accurately and notifying management of shortages.
• Ensure spoiled or damaged serving utensils are not used and report non‑usable items to managers.
• Utilize mathematical skills for recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
• Verify accuracy of all items against recipes, daily mise‑en‑place lists, and management checks.
• Complete all Rainbow Room records, logs, and checklists on time.
• Assist in managing food production, waste, planning, and cost control.
• Maintain proper storage of products and monitor portion control to ensure quality.
• Follow sanitation and hygiene standards and abide by culinary management regulations.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using the Rainbow Room’s standard cleaning products.
• Clean and maintain all equipment within the food production area, preventing damage or loss.
• Carry out additional duties such as cleanup, special guest requests, and cross‑training.
• Store deliveries and dry goods and keep the work station/area clean.
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment requiring repair to culinary management promptly.
• Attend all scheduled training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, as outlined in the Associate Handbook.
• Comply with all Rainbow Room rules and regulations and cooperate with management directives.
• Accept additional duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prior experience as a cook in a high‑volume establishment is required.
• Experience in the hotel/restaurant/catering industry is strongly preferred.
• Adherence to company‑specific safety policies.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Cooperative teamwork and receptiveness to management feedback.
• Open availability, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive attitude and high level of professionalism.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Walk and stand for a significant portion of the day, work within a limited space, and reach various locations of the restaurant promptly.
• Perform repetitive motions, bending, stooping, squatting, and lifting up to 50lb. regularly; occasionally push and pull equipment weighing up to 250lb.
• Operate in variable atmospheric conditions, including ventilation, lighting, smoke, and temperature extremes.
• Operate in a moderate to loud noise environment with required manual dexterity.
• Follow uniform and grooming guidelines and all other Rainbow Room policies.

Compensation

The base compensation wage for this role is $26.17.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.