Line Cook: Fast-Paced Craft Kitchen & Growth

Southern Tier; Town of Busti (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Tier is hiring a Line Cook to accurately and efficiently handle and prepare food at assigned stations, reporting to the Chef or Manager on Duty. The role focuses on proper cooking, presentation, and timely ticket completion in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include station setup, line builds, quality control, and maintaining health and safety standards. Pay starts at $17 per hour, with opportunities for growth within ABV’s Southern Tier locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in high volume and pressure environments.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be capable of working with knives/sharp objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients following a recipe and line builds, and as directed by the Executive Chef, or manager on duty.
• Lead station set up while focusing on proper cooking procedures, plating and presentation, flavor, temperature, and ticket time.
• Independently prepare all menu items to order, receiving feedback on line builds, cooking procedures, and plating accuracy.
• Execute meal preparation for quality control, including self-assessment and Chef evaluation on build accuracy, cooking methods, and flavor profile.
• Oversee post-shift duties, including cleaning, stocking, and checkout procedures, while incorporating feedback as needed.
• Properly label and store food, while managing time-temperature logs according to taproom procedures and health code.
• Follow all opening and closing duties as outlined in ABV guides.
• Inspect dishes for presentation, accuracy, and quality before they are sent to the expo window.
• Complete assigned prep work as assigned by management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of private events, ensuring high-quality service and presentation for guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food handling

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Southern Tier is hiring a Line Cook to accurately and efficiently handle and prepare food at assigned stations, reporting to the Chef or Manager on Duty. The role focuses on proper cooking, presentation, and timely ticket completion in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include station setup, line builds, quality control, and maintaining health and safety standards. Pay starts at $17 per hour, with opportunities for growth within ABV’s Southern Tier locations.