What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook: Part-Time Openings position at The Culinary Institute of America?
Job Details
Description
The hiring rate for this position is $21.00.
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Position Summary
The Line Cook is responsible for working in conjunction with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef on all aspects of culinary production for the Copia Restaurant.
Essential Responsibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Description
The hiring rate for this position is $21.00.
Please apply to learn more about the benefits of working for the CIA.
Position Summary
The Line Cook is responsible for working in conjunction with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef on all aspects of culinary production for the Copia Restaurant.
Essential Responsibilities
- Accurate and expeditious production of plated recipes with strict adherence to all recipe specifications with minimal waste during all phases of recipe preparation, production and service.
- Food production and plating for service as directed by Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
- Stock, sauce and soup production.
- Accurate and expeditious butchering to include numerous cuts of meats, game, poultry and fish.
- Charcuterie production and execution as directed by Chefs, including but not limited to curing and smoking of fish, meats and poultry items, pate, terrine and sausage production and marinades, relishes and cold sauces.
- Assist in food preparation including browning, heating and reheating.
- Prepare salad items, garnished and condiments.
- Perform tasks related to but not limited to: organization of reach-in coolers, dry stock with proper storage and security and sanitation guidelines.
- Properly execute all opening and closing procedures as directed by Sous Chef including complete and accurate completion of all paperwork related to the efficient operation of assigned station.
- Proper packaging, storage and security of all food items at all stages of receipt or preparation with relation to temperature, location, labeling, packaging and all established procedures.
- Assist other team members as needed or as directed by Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
- Maintain proper inventory of station pars on prep list and ordering appropriately.
- Responsibility for monitoring posted work schedule.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of culinary experience or AOS in Culinary or combination of education & experience.
- California Food Handler’s Certificate, or ability to obtain a certificate within 30 days of hire.
- HACCP or ServSafe Certification a plus.
- Associates Degree from recognized Culinary Institution.
- Background in high volume or fine dining restaurant establishment.
- Advanced knife skills.
- Intermediate to advanced level of culinary skills.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Ability to read, write, understand, execute and communicate in English.
- Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
- Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
- Must be available to work a flexible scheduled including days, nights and weekends.
- Regular work requires a great deal of standing, lifting, bending and stretching.
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours or more during a shift.
- Must be able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to withstand high ambient temperatures while working in close proximity of cooking equipment.
Salary : $21