Restaurant Cook

Recovery Sports Grill Amsterdam; South Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Investment

Referral Bonus

Associate Development Plan

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision

Voluntary Benefits, FSA and HSA

Restaurant Discounts/Perks Program

Job summary

Recovery Sports Grill Amsterdam is seeking a dependable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables and other items, ensuring quality and timely plating in a fast-paced environment.

Two years of kitchen experience preferred; you will communicate with managers, kitchen and dining room staff, maintain cleanliness, and follow portion sizes and recipes. This role requires physical stamina and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for advancement and

Qualifications

• Two years of kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables and other food items for cooking.
• Ensures quality and portion sizes align with recipes and standards.
• Stocks and maintains stations for a smooth service.
• Responsible for plating, garnishing and final presentation.
• Follows safety, sanitation, and closing procedures.

Skills

Two years kitchen experience

Communication with staff

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

COME AND JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM!Most positions do require weekend and holiday availability.We are pleased to share the benefit options that we offer:Paid Time Off401K InvestmentReferral BonusAssociate Development Plan OpportunitiesInternal Promotion OpportunitiesMedical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, FSA and HSA Account options available to Full-Time associatesRestaurant Discounts/Perks ProgramLine Cook accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. Candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in kitchen and preparation and cooking. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel. Physical requirements include reaching, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and standing for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).Duties to include, but not limited to:Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.