Line Cook Hourly ($17 - $21)

Chama Mama; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chama Mama, a cozy family restaurant in New York, seeks a passionate Line Cook. The role involves preparing meals, ensuring quality, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience, strong teamwork skills, and a desire to learn culinary techniques.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a restaurant, cafe, or hotel.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to restaurant recipes and standards.
• Ensure quality and consistency in every dish.
• Follow food health and safety procedures.

Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

DOH Certificate/License

Job description

About Chama Mama:

Chama mama is a collection of cozy family restaurants that pays tribute to the Georgian culture and way of life. Our menu is reflective of the diverse influences that have shaped the Georgian nation and is informed by the home-made traditions of an authentically artisanal culture. We proudly subscribe to that most quintessential Georgian proverb: 'a guest is a gift from God' and view hospitality as a vocation - not as an industry. We aim to surprise and delight, to connect and enlighten. After all, it's the Georgian way.

General Overview:

The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing meals according to our restaurant’s recipes and standards, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and cooking, with a keen interest in learning new culinary techniques and flavors.

General Duties & Responsibilities

● Precisely follow Chama Mama recipes and cooking procedures per the Chama Mama standard

● Ensure ingredients are fresh and properly portioned.

● Follow food health and safety procedures in accordance with the Department of Health guidelines.

● Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely preparation and delivery of all meals.

● Hold quality control checks by tasting dishes and prepped items before they are served to ensure quality.

● Conduct regular checks of kitchen equipment and report any malfunctions to the Kitchen Manager and General Manager

● Adjust cooking techniques to accommodate dietary restrictions or customer preferences.

● Uphold and maintain Chama Mama’s high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, including work surfaces, utensils, and equipment.

● Properly store food items at the appropriate temperatures

● Manage food inventory and storage and alert the Kitchen Manager or General Manager when stock is low.

● Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.

● Assist in the training of new kitchen staff.

Qualifications

● Proven experience as a cook in a restaurant, cafe, or hotel

● Familiarity with various cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.

● Familiarity with ingredients, different types of equipment and procedures

● Excellent time management and multitasking skills

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

● Strong communication and teamwork skills

● DOH certificate/ license preferred.

● Passion for food and cooking with desire to learn and grow culinary skills.

● Strong attention to detail especially regarding food quality, presentation, and kitchen cleanliness

● Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

● Ability to lift at least 50 pounds or more.

● Ability to lift and carry heavy items such as pots, pans, bulk food items.

● Ability to work in a hot or humid environment at certain times.

● Ability to frequently move around the kitchen including reaching and bending.

Chama Mama is an equal opportunity employer.We embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.