Head Cook
New York, New York
- Hospitality
- Contract
- head cook
- culinary staff
- food preparation
The Head Cook is responsible for preparing food by cooking, cutting, mixing, and following recipes and sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role requires culinary experience, strong knife skills, and adherence to safety and hygiene protocols. This position supports corporate and school dining services, including food preparation and kitchen setup and sanitation.
Description
We are gearing up for our busy season and we have immediate openings for Culinary staff of any skill level. Positions include: Cook(s), Food prep(s) and Deli prep(s) for our corporate and school dining clientele.
Responsibilities:
- Sets up and stock food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Set-up, break-down and sanitation of assigned work areas
- Follow sanitation guidelines at all times
- Adhere to safety standards, i.e., using cutting glove
- Wear non-slip work shoes and kitchen uniforms
Qualifications:
- 2 years of Culinary experience
- Excellent Knife skills
- Great communication skills
- Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
- Flexibility
- Food Handlers Certificate preferred but not required
- Serve Safe Certification preferred, but not required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
- Kitchen uniform and black non-slip shoes required
Company Overview
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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