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••• Line Cook - $18/Hour + Tips ••• (Stamford)
Husdon Table
compensation:
$18/hour PLUS tips
employment type:
part-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Line Cook
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Flexible work schedule!
**Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.**
Hudson Table is a recreational culinary studio and event space in Stamford, CT. We provide unique culinary experiences to our guests; whether they are taking a hands-on cooking class, attending one of our popular chef competitions, or enjoying a catered event in our open-kitchens.
We are looking for someone with restaurant experience and who has worked on the line, to join our growing team!
Catered Events, Public Dinners & Chef Competitions: In addition to helping with hands-on cooking classes, you will assist the lead chefs in preparing multi-course menus for our private catered events or public dinners and brunches. You can also have the opportunity to compete as a sous chef in our viral chef competitions for prize money! You will experience ever-changing menus that evolve with the seasons and are curated directly for the client.
The role as a Kitchen Assistant is a unique blend of back of house and front of house operations and is an incredible opportunity to learn from chefs in an educational and fun environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate ability to prepare foods with efficiency and technique to ensure a quality product for our guests.
• Set up the kitchen with proper equipment for hands-on cooking classes and events and ensure that all equipment is clean and functional.
• Prepare mise en place for the workstations, which includes measuring, washing, and preparing ingredients and equipment.
• Review recipes, lesson plans, and pull sheets to ensure all the ingredients and equipment are in place and staff is prepared to greet customers.
• During class, assist the Chef Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment.
• Answering questions raised by students on equipment, processes, recipes, etc. and deferring to the chef instructor where needed.
• Make sure the kitchen and prep areas remain clean: remove dirty dishes and used equipment as the class or event progresses and any spills or messes are quickly cleared. Make sure that used equipment is brought to the dishwasher.
• Return clean dishes, tools and equipment to the designated storage areas in the classroom / kitchen.
• Breakdown and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.
• Review ending inventory with beginning inventory to ensure all products and equipment are accounted for.
• Assist with preparation of a multi-course catered event or public dinner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef Instructors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired)
• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry
• Must be familiar with and can identify food ingredients
• Must have an understanding of food and kitchen safety
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion
• Ability to bend and lift 40 – 60 pounds
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions
• Must understand FOH operations and be able to deliver a good customer experience
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Good communication including listening skills required
• Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• A strong interest in food and cooking preferred
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