The Bowery Group - Line Cook Job Description

Position: Line Cook

FLSA Designation: Non - Exempt 

Reports To: BOH Management 

Date revised: 2024

Position Description:

Line Cooks are responsible for the station's workflow and being able to get each dish out on time. You are overseeing the cooking process for all the dishes from start to finish and making sure all stations are fully stocked to ensure high quality dishes. 

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Demonstrate mastery of classic cooking techniques and knife skills
• Work with a sense of urgency and can multitask 
• Be a team player
• Have an understanding of NY Department of Health protocols for food safety 
• Possess strong communication skills
• Stay positive and calm under pressure

Other:

• Regular attendance to be upheld with company standards and is essential to be successful in this position. Employees who do not follow regular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action which may include termination of employment.
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required for business needs
• Upon successful employment, employes are required to comply with company rules and regulations. Any employee who violates the rules and regulations can be subject to disciplinary action which may turn into termination. 

Specific job knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Ability to walk, stand and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time. - we can put certain amount of hours if wanted
• The ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking.
• Be punctual, focused, dedicated, reliable and willing to work a flexible schedule
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges

Physical activities and requirements of this position:

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lb on a regular basis
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

Qualifications & Standards:

• Education: Culinary diploma or equivalent in experience strongly preferred 
• Experience required: at least 1 year of NYC restaurant experience