Saute Cook

The Daily Catch • Boston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Catch Waterfront is seeking an experienced Saute Cook to help lead its kitchen. The role prepares and cooks signature seafood and pasta dishes from scratch at the saute station. The ideal candidate can work confidently across prep, pantry, saute, grill, and fry stations. The kitchen is high-volume, requiring consistency, speed, and accuracy.

The Daily Catch is a family-owned Sicilian-style seafood and pasta restaurant established in Boston in 1973. The company has three Boston locations and a wholesale seafood business based at Boston's Fish Pier. It serves local New England fish using family recipes. Employees can expect a warm, welcoming, exciting, and dynamic environment, with training in seafood, wine, spirits, cooking techniques, and Sicilian and Italian culture, as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a lead saute cook in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and knife-handling skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience cooking in an Italian and/or seafood restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Receive, cook, and plate orders quickly and accurately according to order slips.
• Cook a variety of seafood dishes, following recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including prep, stocking, and cleaning all kitchen stations.
• Safely use and operate kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, grill, fry, broiler, stoves, and oven.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen areas to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Fulfill other tasks requested by the Chef.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Training in seafood, wine, spirits, cooking techniques, and Sicilian/Italian culture.
• Opportunities to grow and advance with the company.

What This Job Offers

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