Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen Specialist

Graziano's Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Graziano's Group in New York, Town of Florida, is seeking a Kitchen Prep/Line Cook to set up stations, prepare a variety of foods, and maintain a clean, sanitary work area. You will assist with all kitchen duties, follow safety standards, and work late nights or unpredictable hours as needed.

The role requires high school or vocational training and prior kitchen experience and emphasizes teamwork, speed, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.
• Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items.
• Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station.
• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items.
• Notify Chef in advance of shortages.
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards.
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times.
• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift.
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.
• Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Food preparation speed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Graziano's Group in New York, Town of Florida, is seeking a Kitchen Prep/Line Cook to set up stations, prepare a variety of foods, and maintain a clean, sanitary work area. You will assist with all kitchen duties, follow safety standards, and work late nights or unpredictable hours as needed.

The role requires high school or vocational training and prior kitchen experience and emphasizes teamwork, speed, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.