Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform wait staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccine is required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kenilworth, NJ 07033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)
• Italian cuisine: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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