Restaurant Line Cook - Lessing's

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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