Line Cook

The Dinex Group, restaurant group of internationally famed Chef Daniel Boulud, is looking for a Line Cook for Blue Box Café.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and finishing food on one of the following stations in the kitchen : Saucier, Hot appetizer, Rôtisseur, Garde-manger, Entremétier, Poissonnier, or Soupe.

During service the cook must be able to f ollow instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie correctly and efficiently.

This position is hourly-based.

Essential Duties :

• Must be able to communicate clearly with his / her managers and teammates
• Keep his / her production to the level required by the Executive Chef
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment throughout the shift in accordance with Health Department and restaurant standards
• Produce a consistent level of food quality established by the Executive Chef
• Maintain the high standards established by the Executive Chef
• Keep waste to a minimum and discard spoiled food products from the station in accordance with company procedure
• Ability to perform all essential duties during a lengthy, high-volume and high-pressure service
• Must be able to follow instructions during service from Chef, Sous Chef or Chef de Partie throughout the service
• Must be able to adapt and recognize changes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef throughout the duration of a shift

Competencies & Qualifications :

• 2 years of experience in high volume or fine dining environment
• Accurate knife skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to lift large items up to 50 pounds

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.