Utica NY: Are you a hospitality/culinary professional? Are you looking for more? Are you interested in joining a team of consummate, passionate hospitality professionals? The Tailor and the Cook is expanding its team in a big way in October 2023. You can read all about it here: https://thetailorandthecook.com/311main/

The Tailor and the Cook is offering careers in culinary hospitality. Voted by diners as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by Opentable.com, and recognized as a "Restaurant of Distinction" by DiRoNA. Focused on locally obtained product, quality preparations, and the finest service, we deliver total guest satisfaction in the market.

The Tailor and the Cook offers an exciting New American menu in a comfortable atmosphere. Would you like to join the kitchen at The Tailor and the Cook? Seeking a creative and energetic Cook for our team! A strong work ethic is a must in our team environment. This is an entry level position with much opportunity for growth. Wage will be based on experience. Applicants should have 2 plus years of experience in a kitchen. Farm to table experience is a plus, and cooks must be effective with time management and work efficiently. Duties will include food preparation of our menu items, dinner service on hot and cold stations, as well as order check in, inventory rotation, proper handling of product, and general sanitation. This is a part time position, available immediately, with room to grow into full time. We are looking for passionate cooks who want to grow with us.

Interested in joining our culinary team?

Beneficial, but not mandatory skills/requirements:

- Associates Degree or higher in Culinary Arts

- Minimum 2 years kitchen experience, with time on a hot line

- Knowledge of farm to table cuisine and local food systems

- Strong knife skills

To apply to this position - EMAIL ONLY - No phone calls, or in person applications will be accepted.

Applicants MUST include:

-Letter of intent expressing your key attributes pertaining to the above criteria.

-Professional Resume.

-No less than 3 culinary references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person