Restaurant Line Cook

Lessing's; Cold Spring Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Line Cook in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. You'll prepare a variety of foods, maintain a clean kitchen, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires weekend and night availability, along with 2+ years of experience. Enjoy competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time employees.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Weekend and night availability required.
• 2+ years experience as a Line Cook required.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and prepare menu items for service.
• Maintain a sanitary work area and follow food safety practices.
• Assist with all duties as assigned by Chef.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hygienic Practices

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Position: Line Cook

Join Lessing's Hospitality Group on the kitchen team at one of our premier restaurants!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
2. Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
3. Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
4. Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
5. Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
6. Serve menu items compliant with established standards
7. Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturers' instructions
8. Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
9. Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
10. Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
11. Ensure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
12. Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
13. Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
14. Assist with all duties as assigned by Chef

Qualifications:

• Weekend and night availability are required!
• 2+ years experience as a Line Cook required.
• Culinary degree highly preferred.

Pay & Perks:

• Hourly pay
• Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
• 401K for Full Time Employees
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees

The Company:

Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 20 full-service restaurants, 2 pop-up kitchen concepts, over 60 corporate and academic dining centers, and a historic inn. With over 130 years of tradition, Lessing’s focuses on providing each guest with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Salary Range (NY only):

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour

About the company

130 Years of excellence, providing unique restaurant concepts, exclusive wedding venues, distinctive catering, and skillfully executed food service management.