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Lead Kitchen Helper and Backup Line Cook for Italian / American Restaurant/Bar Merrick, NY 11566 $18

• $24 an hour
• Part-time, Contract $18
• $24 an hour
• Part-time, Contract We are looking for a reliable Lead Kitchen Helper and Backup Line Cook to join our vibrant Italian-American kitchen team.

In this role, you will start by mastering prep work and station organization, with the absolute goal of learning our entire menu. We need a versatile team player who can confidently step up to the hot line to cook classics like chicken parmigiana, rigatoni bolognese, and fresh seafood pasta when our head chef is away or sick. This is a perfect stepping stone for an ambitious prep cook who wants to master Italian-American cuisine and learn kitchen management.

Key Responsibilities Menu Mastery:

Learn the exact recipes, portioning, and plating standards for all pasta, protein, and classic Italian-American dishes.

Backup Line Cooking:

Confidently take over the station and execute hot line orders seamlessly during the chef's absence.

Prep Station Execution:

Efficiently wash, chop, portion, and prep fresh garlic, herbs, vegetables, proteins, and house-made sauces.

Line Setup:

Keep the saute, grill, and prep stations fully stocked with items like parm-ready chicken, prepped pasta, and clean utensils.

Kitchen Sanitation:

Maintain a spotless, food-safe kitchen by washing dishes, deep-cleaning stations, and managing trash.

Inventory & Rotation:

Assist with receiving food deliveries, checking ingredient quality, and properly rotating stock in the walk-in cooler.

Pay:

$18.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person