Line Cook / Fine dining

Line Cook / Fine dining Scarlet Knife - 1.0 Latham, NY Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service closing procedures Grilling Recipe adherence Industrial fryers Expiration dates monitoring Stock rotation management Vegetable preparation ServSafe Fine dining experience Food service cleaning Labeling Food portioning Meat preparation Taste testing for quality control Food safety sanitizing procedures Perishable goods management Food garnishing Meat cookery Oven and range use Kitchen stations Kitchen equipment maintenance Food Handler Certification Entry level Time management Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) Kitchen organization Full Job Description Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation, $22.00- $26.00 per hour Career Advancement Opportunities Scarlet Knife seeking a Line Cook with experience in upscale/fine dining preparation to join the team at our busy restaurant. The ideal candidate is creative, has strong culinary skills, takes pride in their performance while creating an excellent dining experience for guests and the food they prepare as well as a passion for cooking. In this position, you will be responsible for using high-quality ingredients to prepare delicious meals for our customers. If you have a desire for creating meals that "wow," we want to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. o Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Scarlet Knife o Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices. o Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment. o Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock, labeling and dating of prepared foods for storage. o Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant's standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. o Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period. o Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures. o Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. o Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests. o Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. o Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. o Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. o Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods. o Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen. o Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant. Qualifications Previous experience in a similar role is preferred ServeSafe or Food Handler's Certification Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure Excellent time management skills Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds