Convene (https://convene.com/) is seeking Cooks to join our Culinary Team at several properties throughout Manhattan. The Cook will report directly to the Executive Chef.
Convene locations include: 225 Liberty St., One Liberty Place, 101 Park Ave., 237 Park Ave., 530 5th Ave.
What You’ll Do:
As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving daily menu items to the clients in Convene locations. This role is also responsible for coordinating food products between stations to ensure completion of orders to customer satisfaction. Cooks carry out all responsibilities while maintaining food handling, safety and sanitation standards.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure all food orders are completed and executed within proper service timing
Prepare, cook, and serve items in accordance to the recipes while preparing raw ingredients into the finished product and complying with all portion and quality standards
Demonstrate a complete understanding of daily menu items and explain it to customers accurately
Ensure quality and visual presentation of food
Assist other associates to ensure all kitchen duties are completed within given time constraints
Assist in other areas of the operation as needed
Ensure all proper steps of service are following in accordance to Convene standards
Prepare any catering orders that are placed
Responsible for constant sanitation, organization and proper food handling
What We Look For:
Minimum High School diploma/GED
Minimum 1 year Cook experience in a related role
Demonstrate basic knowledge of culinary
Strong cooking and knife skills required
Positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
Works well with others
Good communication skills
Presentation and customer service skills imperative
Cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with customers
Flexible and long hours sometimes required; rotating work schedule that may include nights and weekends
Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
Who We Are:
Convene creates dynamic work experiences through a network of 25+ premium meeting, event, and office locations and digital meeting technology. Founded in 2009 to help planners focus less on logistics and more on having great meetings, Convene has since expanded into flexible workplace locations, virtual meetings, and hybrid meetings. The company has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by both Inc. and Fortune Magazine. Convene combines beautiful designs, technology, and a focus on hospitality to create your best day of work, wherever it happens.
At Convene, you’ll receive:
Excellent health coverage for you and your family
Medical and insurance navigation support through Eden Health
Generous paid time off, including an extra day off for your birthday
401K plan with company matching
Professional development support
Access to healthy meals and snacks at work (when in the office)
A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team
The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do
Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.