New York Seasonal Jobs

Full-Time and Part-Time. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. REPORTS TO: Sous Chef ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. 1.Accurately and efficiently, cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items. 2.Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment. 3.Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. 4.Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. 5.Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. 6.Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration. 7.Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating. 8.Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. 9.Handles stores and rotates all products properly. 10.Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. 11.Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations; or assists others in closing kitchen procedures. 12.Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. 13.Responsible for kitchen cleanliness and cleaning duties that may include dishes, workstation sanitation, kitchen floors, appliances, refrigerators, and freezers. 14.Perform any other job related duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Follow all company safety, security policies, and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectation and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.