Cook

Description

TemPositions Eden Hospitality is currently recruiting Cooks for a renowned private membership club in NYC for their restaurant and banquet operations. A few points to note about the position are:

Position Details

• A 35-hour work week
• Schedules will vary based on volume and needs but may encompass 7 days, requiring weekends and/or holidays
• Pay rate is $25.00 per hour during the conversion period

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals.
• Completes hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Fulfills plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Cook Qualifications & Skills

• 1–3 years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen
• Culinary training or certification is a plus, but not required
• NYC Food Protection Certification is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Possess proficient knife skills
• Adaptability, Decision-making, Customer service, Oral communication, Planning, problem solving, and Teamwork
• Self-motivated, High energy Level, Multi-tasking

Benefits

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EEO Statement

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.