AM Prep Cook

Job Details

Major Food Group is hiring AM Prep Cooks to join our team at THE GRILL

THE GRILL is a historically based American chophouse set in midcentury New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time. It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Culinary diploma or equivalent in experience strongly preferred
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• TransitChek Discount

Equal Employment Opportunity

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($ $24.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills
Advanced Knife Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Preparation of food

Attention to Detail

Basic Knife Skills

Time Management Skills

Stocking and Organizing Supplies

Collaboration With Team Members

Dough Making

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Cooking Menu Items

Problem Solving Skills

Portioning

Knowledge of food safety practices

Following Instructions From Chefs

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Expediting

Customer Service Orientation

Cleaning and Maintaining Work Station

Creativity in Food Preparation

Family Meal Preparation

Physical Stamina and Endurance

Stocking Inventory

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Fish Butchery

Willingness to Learn and Improve

Ensuring Quality and Timely Service

Interpersonal Skills

Fish Cookery

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

high volume restaurant experience

Plating and Presentation

Fine Dining Experience

Grilling

Culinary Diploma or Equivalent

Cleaning / Sanitation

Team Oriented

Kitchen Management

Positive Attitude

Meat Butchery

Strong Communication Skills

Meat Cookery

Pasta Cooking

Pasta Dough Making

Sauce Making

Sauteing

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

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