Part-Time Line Cook

Sifted•Stamford, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Sifted is hiring a part-time Line Cook to prepare and finish food for clients in a fast-paced commercial commissary kitchen. The role is based onsite at a client location in Stamford, Connecticut; interviews will take place in Long Island City. The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Line Cook will prepare ingredients, finish food, maintain a clean and safe work area, and communicate with the executive chef and city manager. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, takes ownership of tasks, and has prior culinary experience and hands-on experience with a combi oven. A State Food Handlers Card must be maintained.

Requirements

Prior culinary experience.
Hands-on experience operating a combi oven.
Maintain a State Food Handlers Card.
Strong understanding of food safety standards, proper food handling, and kitchen best practices.
Knowledge of proper food reheating procedures and temperature requirements.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to maintain an efficient, clean, well-managed kitchen.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
Initiative, strategic thinking, ownership, and accountability.
Strong knife skills and ability to prepare food safely, efficiently, and consistently.
Ability to understand and communicate in basic English.
Ability to stand for up to 6 hours at a time and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and prepare meats and vegetables.
Put the finishing touches on food.
Maintain clear communication with the executive chef and city manager.
Keep the station and work areas clean.
Take ownership of assigned tasks.
Assist with daily deep-cleaning tasks and comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards.
Assist with unpacking and cleanup.
Balance food receiving, replating, preparation, and daily kitchen operations.