Find & Apply For Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wassaic, New York

Overview Tenmile Distillery is looking for multiple skilled Line Cooks to join our team at Thai Baan. Now an established part of the distillery experience, Thai Baan blends authentic Thai flavors with a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. We are seeking dynamic, passionate cooks who thrives in a collaborative environment. As a member of our kitchen, you'll work with a friendly, close-knit team dedicated to culinary excellence and high-quality service. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and grow within a unique food and beverage setting. As a team member at Thai Baan at Tenmile Distillery, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Job Requirement:

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Thai food according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and dishware.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh and properly stored, checking for quality and expiration dates.
• Manage cooking times and portion sizes to maintain consistency and quality in every dish served.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals.
• Communicate effectively with servers to coordinate orders and timing for table service.
• Adjust seasoning and flavors to meet the distinct tastes of Thai Baan while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Assist in menu development by providing input on dish innovation and seasonal offerings.
• Respond to special dietary requests and accommodate guests with allergies when necessary.
• Uphold all health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen to ensure a safe working environment.

Minimum Qualification:

• Customer service orientation
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team member
• High energy level
• Handle a fast-paced work environment
• Reliability, honesty, and integrity
• Minimum age requirement of 18 years Education, Certifications and /or licenses:
• High School Diploma preferred

Experience:

• Understanding of various ingredients used in Thai cuisine, including herbs, spices, and specialty items.
• Knowledge and expertise in food preparation and wok cooking techniques, particularly those specific to Thai dishes.
• Ability to follow precise recipes and adjust flavors to enhance meal presentation and taste.
• Strong attention to detail and maturity in executing cooking tasks while maintaining kitchen safety standards.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques relevant to Thai cuisine.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Physical Demand:

• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level, including delivery when needed.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Standing and walking during entire shift covering large areas

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Hours may vary but amount to 30-40hrs, Able to work flexible schedules
• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operates phones, computers, fax machines, copiers, and other office equipment.
• Essential hand/eye coordination
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior restaurant/bar/casino work environment
• Noise level is moderate to high
• Limited exposure to physical risk
• Moderate physical effort required

Job Snapshot:

Employment Type Full-Time Job Type Hourly Education High School Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Wassaic, NY 12592 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Wassaic, NY 12592: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person