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