Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Pay Rate: $19.00 - 20.00 per hours based on experience
José Andrés Restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, our team members know they all play a critical role in overall success of our brands.
We are looking for a FULL-TIME Line cook to join our team as we continue our quest for NYC's most talented and passionate hospitality professionals.
What we would like from you:
- Leverage knife skills, experience and technique to confidently prep and run a station during busy service.
- Seamlessly work with an energetic and positive kitchen team to prepare and reproduce menu items, which will exceed our guest’s expectations.
- A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.
- Understand all ingredients as they pertain to each recipe and preparation of each authentic menu item
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits
- Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets
- 50% off food at any of our restaurants
- Flexible Schedules
- Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement opportunities
Requirements:
Skills & Conditions:
- Open availability with flexibility to work some days, nights, holidays and weekends.
- Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
- Ability to physically handle knives and other sharp, heavy, or potentially dangerous items.
- Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height.
- Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery, including slicers, ovens, stoves, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen-related equipment.
- This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
- Regular environmental exposures to very cold (-32 degrees) and heat (+90 degrees) freezers, ovens, and water.
- Be aware of exposure to conditions that could lead to minor injuries such as cuts and burns.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
- May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, and bending.
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP restaurants span across the world including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, LA, Bahamas and of course our original home, Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food. José Andrés Group is an equal opportunity employer.