Kitchen Extern
About The Position
Union Square Cafe's seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California. Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years. In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985. Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment. Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times.
Requirements
- Experience in a kitchen environment through education (culinary school, or similar)
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
- English fluency
Nice To Haves
- Additional languages preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
- Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow
- Communicates effectively with the kitchen team and embodies an environment of teamwork
- Work with the prep and receiving team to receive, label, and store market deliveries
- Assist line cooks in preparing components for their stations for service and learn to set-up a station independently
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success
Benefits
- Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $18/hour
- Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
