Line Cook

Highly-acclaimed Marea, from famed hospitality firm Altamarea Group and located in Central Park South, is looking for energetic & passionate line cooks to join the team. Meaning “tide” in Italian, Marea redefines the seascape of high-end Italian cuisine offers employees the opportunity to work with quality Italian cuisine & wine/spirits, a respectful, safe, professional work environment, and a culinary team uniquely invested in the growth and success of all team members.

Line Cook Responsibilities include:

• Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency
• Learn and develop maximum proficiency with the various stations as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, preparing station for following shift, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
• Work in a high-intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle rigors of busy services while not sacrificing quality and consistency of dishes
• Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including but not limited to washing dishes, cooling down plates for garde manger, drying and polishing dishware, handling duties of other stations (i.e., pastry, pasta, etc.) or prep cooks; we rise or sink together
• Be proactive and accommodate guest requests, in the spirit of providing excellent, tailored service, cuisine and hospitality to our clients
• Maintain clean, sanitized and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times
• Report to work punctually as indicated on the schedule and in the correct, clean uniform with black non-slip shoes, while at all times adhering to personal hygiene standards

Line Cook Qualifications and Necessary Skills:

• At least 1 year of relevant restaurant experience required
• Culinary and/or college degree with considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation a plus
• Genuine passion for cooking and restaurant hospitality
• Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
• Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role
• Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
• Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and/or prep/production
• Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment for full time employees. If you are interested in joining the Marea team, please submit your resume. Attachments that cannot be opened will not be considered.

Compensation: $18-$22 per hour, based on experience

Altamarea Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.