Line Cook Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

MARCUS SAMUELSSON RESTAURANT GROUP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MARCUS SAMUELSSON RESTAURANT GROUP in New York is seeking a skilled Line Cook. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing menu items with an emphasis on consistency and quality while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a full-service restaurant and must thrive in fast-paced environments. A willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, is essential. Join us in delivering exceptional culinary experiences!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Must be able to lift/carry items up to 40 lbs and push/pull items up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods with frequent bending, twisting, and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items on the menu, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines.
• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen workstations.

Skills

Knowledge of modern cooking techniques

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to handle stressful situations

High-volume production while maintaining quality standards

Ability to perform culinary duties efficiently

Tools

Culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment)

Job description

Line Cook

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare all food items on the menu; ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy of recipes.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines.
• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen workstations.
• Plans food production to coordinate with service hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Other back of house duties as assigned by management.

Line Cook Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of modern cooking techniques required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to perform culinary duties, handling guest requests efficiently and to the guests satisfaction.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality standards.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift / carry items up to 40 lbs. and push / pull items up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.

Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.