LINE COOK - KINDRED FARE - GENEVA, NY

Indus Hospitality Group; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in the Finger Lakes region seeks an Experienced Line Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. With a strong focus on scratch cookery using seasonal ingredients, this role offers a unique opportunity to work under talented chefs in a positive and engaging environment. The position provides competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and benefits, making it ideal for motivated individuals with prior kitchen experience who thrive in an open kitchen setup.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Health benefits & life insurance

401K with employer match

Daily shift meals & employee discounts

Professional development & incentive programs

Closed for major holidays

Positive, fun work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of previous kitchen experience in high-end, high-volume settings.
• Ability to follow and adapt recipes.
• Proficiency in moving between different stations on the line.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Prepare ingredients and assist in cooking dishes across various stations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Efficient prep skills

Animal & fish butcher

Culinary skills

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

Description

Kindred Fare - A Spirited Cookery is a full-service restaurant located in the heart of the Finger Lakes with a focus on scratch cookery using seasonal & local ingredients. We have been featured in Forbes, Wine Spectator, Eater, and have won "Best Farm to Table Restaurant" four years in a row by The Finger Lakes Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are extremely popular with locals & travelers to our region with positive online reviews and guest feedback. We have a strong beverage focus with cool climate wine & spirits & are highly engaged in the local industry. On Monday nights our culinary team works together to build a three-course themed prix fixe, something our community looks forward to each week. Our open kitchen celebrates the culinary craft & keeps our whole team in sync with the guests. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, it’s time we hear from you!

We have part & full-time positions available. Let us know what you are looking for and we will work it out. We believe taking care of our team helps us take care of our guests. It’s a win/win.

Experienced Line Cook:

We are currently seeking a hardworking individual to join our kitchen team for both preparation & service. As a scratch kitchen, we take pride in our commitment to quality, which means some tasks may require a little extra effort—but we believe it's worth it, & our guests agree!

In this role, you will work under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Additionally, candidates should be well-versed in various areas of the line such as grill, pantry, and sauté, ensuring flexibility & adaptability in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

What you can expect from us:

• competitive hourly wage
• health benefits & life insurance
• 401K with employer match (traditional & Roth options)
• daily shift meals & employee discounts
• Saturday family meal
• professional development & incentive programs
• flexibility in scheduling
• CLOSED for major holidays - go spend time with your family!
• positive, fun work environment
• caring & understanding leaders & teammates - yeah, we’re real people, too!

Requirements

What we expect from you:

• Willing and able to work 1-5 nights per week starting between 2pm - 5pm until 9pm - 11pm
• We are flexible on in times, especially if you have another day job. Our hours of operation are from 5pm-9pm.
• 4+ years of previous kitchen experience - high-end & high-volume setting preferred
• An updated resume showing a history of long term tenure with current or previous employers
• Culinary skills in multiple areas of the kitchen & on the line including:
  • Efficient prep skills of vegetables, proteins & sauces
  • Ability to follow a recipe and adapt, as needed
  • Animal & fish butcher
  • Pantry
  • Fryer
  • Baking & Pastry
  • Sauté & grill
• Proficiency in moving between different stations on the line as needed
• Current with culinary & hospitality trends
• Strong time management skills on the line and in prep work
• Be an active listener & problem solver
• Professionalism: remain composed & communicate clearly with your teammates
• Adaptability to our open kitchen environment, understanding we are "on stage" at all times
• Willingness to be flexible with our team as needed
• Maintain a clean & organized environment in all areas of the kitchen