Line Cook - Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud

The Dinex Group, the restaurant group of internationally famed Chef Daniel Boulud, is seeking a Line Cook for Blue Box Café. The position is hourly‑based and involves preparing and finishing food on one of the following stations: Saucier, Hot appetizer, Rôtisseur, Garde‑manger, Entremétier, Poissonnier, or Soupe. During service the cook must follow instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Chef de Partie accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finish food on assigned station (e.g., Saucier, Hot appetizer, Rôtisseur, Garde‑manger, Entremétier, Poissonnier, or Soupe).
• Communicate clearly with managers and teammates.
• Maintain production levels required by the Executive Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment throughout the shift in accordance with Health Department and restaurant standards.
• Produce a consistent level of food quality established by the Executive Chef.
• Uphold the high standards set by the Executive Chef.
• Minimize waste and discard spoiled food products from the station according to company procedure.
• Perform duties during lengthy, high‑volume, high‑pressure service.
• Follow instructions from the Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie throughout service.
• Adapt to and recognize changes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef during a shift.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a high‑volume or fine‑dining environment.
• Accurate knife skills.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and standards.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely, accurate, complete, and high‑quality manner.
• Active practice of food safety procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective time‑management abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast‑paced kitchen environment.