Restaurant Line Cook

Description:
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Position: Line Cook

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service

• Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items

• Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station

• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items

• Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages

• Serve menu items compliant with established standards

• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions

• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations

• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times

• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift

• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately

• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices

• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas

• 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. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, but adapting to a constantly changing industry, Lessing's Hospitality Group's focus is on providing each guest with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Salary Range (NY only): $17.00 - $25.00 per hour