Line Cook

Planta Restaurants • New York, NY

9d • $19 - $21

About The Position

PLANTA is seeking a Line Cook to manage an assigned kitchen station, including preparation, cleaning, and cooking food according to recipe standards while maintaining a sanitized work area. The role is suited to someone passionate about the culinary industry and creating memorable dishes for guests. The Line Cook reports to the Culinary Leader and works in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing assigned menu items efficiently and consistently while meeting company and kitchen standards. The role also calls for contributing to a positive, welcoming workplace, demonstrating courtesy and professionalism, and upholding PLANTA’s values and standards.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of line cook experience.
• Understand and embody PLANTA’s can-do attitude, showing passion and dedication and willingness to take on any task.
• Positive, welcoming, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented and impeccably organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking temperatures and general food safety regulations.
• Availability for flexible full-time hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or diploma, or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion the brand’s vision and values and contribute to a positive culture with high standards.
• Help create a warm, welcoming, positive environment for guests and employees.
• Uphold standards and treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
• Remain professional and poised during peak service hours.
• Prepare the station for service, complete mise en place, and prepare the stock list.
• Prepare dishes during service in a fast-paced, detail-oriented kitchen.
• Prepare assigned menu items efficiently and consistently.
• Ensure company and kitchen standards are met at all times.
• Prepare, clean, and cook food according to recipe standards while maintaining a sanitized work area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Annual PTO begins 90 days after employment starts.
• Referral bonuses for referring leadership and team members, paid after 180 days of successful employment, with no stated limit.
• 50% discount on plant-powered food at PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and PLANTA Cocina full-service concepts.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed