COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants
About The Position
54th Street Restaurants is hiring reliable cooks for a busy, fully staffed scratch kitchen that prepares food daily using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Cooks work as part of a team with support from multiple cooks on each shift and are expected to take pride in their work and perform consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchen. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items to recipes and specifications, maintaining food quality and presentation, and keeping an assigned station stocked, clean, and organized. Cooks also collaborate with the kitchen team, follow food and workplace safety procedures, and assist with daily food preparation and other back-of-house duties as needed. Candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to follow recipes, food safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Motivation, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Evening and weekend availability is preferred.
- Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen, fast food, food preparation, or line cooking is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and specifications.
- Maintain food quality, portioning, and presentation standards.
- Set up, stock, clean, and organize the assigned station.
- Work closely with the kitchen team during busy shifts.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Assist with daily food preparation and other back-of-house responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Free meal for every 8-hour shift worked.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
- Paid time off (PTO) for eligible team members.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Training and advancement opportunities.
- Team-oriented, well-staffed kitchen environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
