Company description Mission Chinese Food is an inventive Chinese restaurant from chef/owner Danny Bowien. While the backbone of the restaurant is Sichuanese, the menu speaks to a broader more interpretive expression of all of the flavors of China and its surrounding areas. Job description

POSITION: LINE COOK

REPORTS TO: CHEF DE CUISINE

JOB TYPE: BACK OF HOUSE

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 YEARS

EDUCATION: HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE PREFERRED

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The line cook is responsible for preparation of dishes in accordance with proper recipe and company guidelines.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execution of dishes from station assigned by Chef/Sous Chef
• Has a complete understanding of work safety and emergency procedures.
• Complete understanding of how to read food tickets
• Fully comprehend the importance of and have the ability to utilize standard recipe cards and plating guides.
• Knowledge and ability to produce various ethnicities of food
• Ensure that all food products are prepared to maintain our quality standards consistently at all times resulting in positive feedback
• Must be able to execute all menu items for assigned stations
• Uphold expected timeliness of orders from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Ensure that all given tasks are completed daily.
• Assure that all daily cleaning and organizational standards are met consistently throughout the day in both storage and production areas.
• Perform all duties while following all health department sanitation requirements
• Complete any other task given with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years professional cooking experience in a full service restaurant
• Rudimentary product identification knowledge in produce, meats, fish, herbs, grains and equipment.
• Comprehend basic cooking methods: braising, poaching, roasting, steaming, sauté, grilling, blanching.
• Excellent knife skills, ability to cut all vegetables and fruits in all utilized cuts and have the ability to train and monitor others.
• Possess good math and English skills for calculating, communicating, writing requisitions/ completing food inventories and for retrieving information as needed
• Understanding and implementing all food safety guidelines set by the NYC DOHMH

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions Deadlineno deadline