Line Cook: Culinary Craft & Growth Opportunity

RA Sushi - Times Square; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun working environment

Free shift meals

401K, Medical, Vision and Dental

Job summary

RA Sushi - Times Square is seeking an experienced line cook to handle grilled, broiled, fried, and sautéed items. You will prepare and portion food, plate and garnish dishes, and maintain a sanitary kitchen workstation in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires prior food prep experience, in-house standards compliance, and a willingness to work 18+ and in a restaurant setting. Benefits include meals and a supportive team at RA Sushi.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food preparation.
• Experience in the restaurant industry is a plus.
• Bilingual preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparations of all recipes in compliance with portions sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures in the Kitchen Guide and the Employee Handbook.
• Prepares an extensive variety of cold and hot food items utilizing standardized recipes.
• Prepares specially requested items.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• Selects/utilizes knives, hand tools, utensils and equipment to portion, cut, slice, broil, roast, carve, skewer, garnish, maintain holding temperature, grill or otherwise produce food on the kitchen line.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards, observe proper food preparation and handling techniques as outlined in the Kitchen Guide and Employee Handbook.
• Keeps Head Kitchen Chef informed of inventories.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to the Manager.
• Reports any unsanitary equipment, storage/work areas and/or products to the Head Kitchen Chef.
• Communicates with Lead Line Cook to facilitate customer orders efficiently and within required ticket times.
• Follows all federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations outlined by the General Manager and the Employee Handbook.
• Keep work area neat, organized, and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Multi-tasking

Team communication

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RA Sushi - Times Square is seeking an experienced line cook to handle grilled, broiled, fried, and sautéed items. You will prepare and portion food, plate and garnish dishes, and maintain a sanitary kitchen workstation in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires prior food prep experience, in-house standards compliance, and a willingness to work 18+ and in a restaurant setting. Benefits include meals and a supportive team at RA Sushi.