Line Cook - QSR

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The Company
Seaport Entertainment Group is a premier entertainment & hospitality company that owns and operates a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group's focus is to deliver unparalleled customer experiences through a combination of restaurant, live entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate. Our assets include the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan and the Las Vegas Aviators® Triple-A Minor League Baseball team and Las Vegas Ballpark, as well as the company's ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants and its interest in the air rights above the Fashion Show Mall, which may be used to create a new casino and hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Line Cook
About the Role

Department: Culinary
Type: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Seaport Entertainment is looking for a Line Cook to be based in The Seaport. Reporting directly to the Culinary - Chef De Cuisine, the Line Cook is responsible for the preparation and execution of menu items with precision and efficiency. Working collaboratively with the culinary team, your responsibilities include managing specific stations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
What You Will Do

• Follow standardized recipes and guidelines to prepare and cook menu items.
• Execute precise and consistent measurements and techniques for all ingredients.
• Manage a designated cooking station, ensuring all dishes for that station are prepared and cooked according to order specifications.
• Coordinate with other line cooks to synchronize the timing of multiple orders.
• Utilize various cooking techniques, such as grilling, sautéing, baking, and frying, to achieve optimal flavor and texture.
• Monitor and adjust cooking times and temperatures as needed.
• Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet established quality standards.
• Conduct regular taste tests and visual inspections to maintain consistency.
• Assist in monitoring and managing inventory levels for your station.
• Communicate with kitchen management regarding ingredient needs and shortages.
• Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, storage, and cleanliness of workstations.
• Follow safety protocols for handling kitchen equipment.
• Maintain clear communication with other kitchen staff, including chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers.
• Coordinate with the expediting team to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Be adaptable and able to handle high-stress situations during peak service times.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing various tasks as required by the kitchen's needs.
• Perform all other tasks as duties as assigned and/or per business need.

About You

• 2+ years of experience as a line cook.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A culinary degree or relevant culinary certifications are a plus.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderate to heavy loads.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 - 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).
• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly.

Compensation: $17 - 22 per hour
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that The Seaport Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Seaport explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Corporation.
This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The Seaport Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.
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