Job Description

The Dinex Group, restaurant group of internationally famed Chef Daniel Boulud, is looking for a Line Cook   for Blue Box Café.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and finishing food on one of the following stations in the kitchen: Saucier, Hot appetizer, Rôtisseur, Garde-manger, Entremétier, Poissonnier, or Soupe.

During service the cook must be able to f ollow instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie correctly and efficiently. This position is hourly-based.

Essential Duties:

• Must be able to communicate clearly with his/her managers and teammates
• Keep his/her production to the level required by the Executive Chef
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment throughout the shift in accordance with Health Department and restaurant standards
• Produce a consistent level of food quality established by the Executive Chef
• Maintain the high standards established by the Executive Chef
• Keep waste to a minimum and discard spoiled food products from the station in accordance with company procedure
• Ability to perform all essential duties during a lengthy, high-volume and high-pressure service
• Must be able to follow instructions during service from Chef, Sous Chef or Chef de Partie throughout the service
• Must be able to adapt and recognize changes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef throughout the duration of a shift

Competencies & Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in high volume or fine dining environment
• Accurate knife skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

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