Cook-Prep, Line and Sous Chef! $18 / hour +
Kitchen Job Type Part-time Description *When the original* Lucys Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant *opened in New York City in 1985, it was meant to be a refuge for displaced surfers banging out a living in the concrete jungle.
But its zany staff, killer drinks, and laid-back vibe attracted more than just Upper West Siders who longed for the beach.
Lucys quickly became a second home for its guests a place where anyone could walk in and immediately feel like they belonged.
Now after 34 years of serving up unforgettable experiences, Lucys is more committed than ever to our mission of helping our guests make unforgettable memories by providing delicious food, killer drinks, and amazing service.*
The characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*
Starting rate at $18 / hour*
Responsibilities :
- Ensures all materials and supplies are available.
- Sets up station according to established guidelines and requirements to ensure guest safety.
- Ensures that all foods are prepared according to established recipes and plating guidelines, including product quality and cook time standards.
- Coordinates food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to each table.
- Executes designated preparation and / or line stations without support under normal conditions.
- Maintains a clean appearance and work station and assists in overall kitchen cleanliness, including cleaning all station equipment (flat tops, grills, storage drawers, etc.
at the end of each shift.
- Maintains safety standards while using knives and other food preparation equipment.
- Assists management in training new Staff Members within their department when applicable.
- Cross-trains on all line, prep, and dish stations and assists those co-workers when needed to meet guest satisfaction.
- Notifies manager / supervisor of low inventory and recommends new inventory; communicates opportunities and concerns.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned or determined by chefs, management or supervisors, and moves with a sense of urgency.
- Understands and utilizes all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and reports any accidents to management.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures as established in the Employee Handbook.
Requirements Skills / Experience
- Proficient in written and verbal communication skills.
- Six months to a one-year minimum as a prep / line cook in a full-service, high volume restaurant preferred; must know the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the prep / line position applying for;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to interact professionally with other departments and outside contacts.
- Ability to complete a heavy workload and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high energy, and physically demanding environment.
- Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching.
- Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position.
- Feeling or grasping objects of different sizes and shapes.
- Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
- Will be required to use physical capabilities including climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.
- Must be able to carry loads greater than 35 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up-to 30 pounds of force frequently.
- Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Working at Lucys
- From competitive pay to health benefits, Lucys is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time team members.*
- Starting rate at $18+ per hour
- Health benefits for part-time and full-time eligible employees
- Fun and eccentric coworkers
- A fast-paced environment
- Paid time off
- Exciting atmosphere
- Opportunities for development
- Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*