Job Description

About us:

Celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s new restaurant on the Upper West Side of NYC is looking for available and talented line cooks. Come and join our amazing culinary team, led by Chef Alex and her crew! This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who are interested in working alongside a team of experienced and hard working people!

Great Performances   operates Celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s new restaurant. We are a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation and quality in our seasonal menus, striking design, impeccable service and critical attention to detail. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, Great Performances consistently sets the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. 

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. 

We are seeking a dedicated   Line Cook   with prep and restaurant experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, ensuring ingredients are properly prepped, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and monitoring food quality. This role requires strict adherence to health and safety regulations while working closely with kitchen staff and effectively communicating orders. If you have a passion for cooking and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
• Maintain assigned cooking station, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and readiness for service.
• Follow instructions for portioning, chopping, marinating, and seasoning ingredients required for daily service.
• Operate kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Monitor food quality throughout the preparation process and ensure consistent presentation.
• Assist in stock rotation, inventory control, and maintain proper storage practices.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, sanitation, and hygiene standards according to NYC Department of Health guidelines
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to coordinate and communicate orders during busy service periods.
• Ensure consistency by following standard recipes and procedures without deviation unless approved by the chef.
• Complete cooking tasks efficiently while prioritizing multiple orders during peak hours.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workstation.
• Maintain a positive, team-spirited approach with a willingness to support fellow cooks as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or similar role in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Minimum 2 years of culinary or restaurant experience.
• Excellent knife skills 
• Protein/butcher experience a plus.
• Professional culinary references required.
• Experienced in dish-washing and sanitation.
• Must own a complete knife and tool kit.
• Must have regular computer access.
• Impeccable standards of personal hygiene.
• New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, well organized, focused, attentive to details
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and stand for at least 8 hours.
• Familiarity with various cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and processes.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen and maintain composure.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for cooking.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment.

Location:  The New York Historical

Schedule:  Full Time, On-Site

Base salary: $23.00 - $25.00/hour based on experience

Benefits:  PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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