Line Cook - Graziano's Doral

Graziano; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Graziano in New York is seeking a kitchen team member to support daily service. You will set up stations, prepare a variety of foods, and ensure items are stored and presented to standard. Maintain a clean, sanitary work area and assist with duties as assigned.

The role requires the ability to work quickly and as part of a team, with flexibility for late hours in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Prior kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen basics and food safety preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure.
• Willingness to lift up to 15 pounds and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect supplies for the service.
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold items.
• Arrange sauces and garnishes for the station.
• Store and label prep items properly.
• Notify Chef of shortages.
• Serve menu items per established standards.
• Use tools as instructed.
• Close kitchen and follow closing checklist.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area at all times.
• Keep the area orderly during shifts.
• Store products properly and tidy storage areas.
• Maintain safe, hygienic food handling practices.
• Return dirty utensils to proper areas.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling techniques

Ability to work quickly

Team player

Resilience under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or vocational kitchen basics

Prior related experience preferred

Job description

Duties/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 manufactures 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

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.