Specialty Sous Chef, Turkish Cuisine

DO • Jamaica, NY

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About The Position

DO & CO is seeking a Specialty Sous Chef specializing in Turkish cuisine for its JFK/NY location. The role supports the company’s culinary program by preparing authentic Turkish dishes, contributing to menu development, and helping coordinate kitchen production while maintaining food quality, safety, and sanitation standards. The position may involve travel and work at events domestically and internationally, as well as shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of professional cooking experience specializing in authentic Turkish cuisine.
• Relevant culinary training is required.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and consistent food quality.
• Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols.
• Experience operating pasta machines, mixers, and related kitchen equipment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Ability and desire to travel or work at multiple events domestically and internationally.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts is highly desired.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas for new Turkish dishes, flavor profiles, cooking techniques, menu development, and culinary innovation.
• Prepare and cook authentic Turkish dishes according to recipes and portion standards.
• Ensure meal components meet quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Assist with monitoring production to maintain efficiency and meet meal timelines.
• Handle and store ingredients properly to preserve freshness and minimize waste.
• Operate and maintain pasta-making equipment, including mixers, rollers, and cookers, safely and sanitarily.
• Coordinate cooking activities and communicate effectively with the kitchen team during meal preparation.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations under the company’s food safety management system.
• Keep the workstation clean and organized and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Promptly report food safety, quality, or equipment issues to a supervisor or the hygiene team.

Benefits

• Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Medical benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• Dental benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• Vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
• Career-development opportunities nationally and internationally.

What This Job Offers

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