Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality.

We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, a boutique hotel, and a chef-driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

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Job Description

Reports To : Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef

General Purpose : Accurately and efficiently cook hot food products and prepare portions of food products before cooking.

Also performs other duties in food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Understands the menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shifts.
• Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.
• Possesses and brings in the proper tools to do the job : microplanes, knives, honing steel, tongs, spatula, saucing, and plating spoons (the restaurant provides other necessary tools).
• Understands the importance of tasting and seasoning the food properly, no matter how simple the dish.
• Understands how to work with different forms of heat and cooking methods.
• Receives and applies criticism positively, even from fellow employees.
• Understands and has experience using different proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegar, etc.
• Actively learns through inquiry.
• Keeps a clean and organized workstation before, during, and after service.
• Knows station setup and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.
• Able to identify product quality and freshness.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Responsible, dependable, punctual.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Education / Formal Training :

High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.