We’re seeking experienced Line Cooks to join our team at Malka UWS. Any specialization or formal culinary training is appreciated as long as you’re a hard worker with a great attitude. We’re looking for rockstars to join our team for the long run. While you must be comfortable working independently, you must also appreciate a strong team environment. We support a culture of promoting from within and are seeking the right candidate who also shares our values. This is a full-time, hourly position with an ASAP start date.


Responsibilities:

Manage a station from prep to service
Work with the chef and kitchen team to memorize and execute basic meal prep procedures
Ensure that all food prep and storage areas and kitchen station meet regulation cleaning standards
Maintain a level of professionalism during service (i.e. interact with guests, cook beautiful food with grace, keep your station clean, etc.)
Maintain our kosher kitchen requirements
Interact with guests and create a warm atmosphere (we operate open kitchens, so this is a must!)
Collaborate with the team to create new dishes, keeping local produce and season in mind
Adhere to restaurant closing procedures

Skills & Requirements:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience cooking in a high volume kitchen
Strong knife skills (must own your own knives)
Knowledge of food safety guidelines
Experience working in a fast-paced, upscale environment
Knowledge of and experience with kosher rules preferred
Experience with a variety of kitchen tasks preferred
Ability to manage a station from prep to service
Desire to have fun and join a unique kitchen team. As part of the open kitchen, chefs contribute to the atmosphere and guest experience
Must be receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback
Must be professional, enthusiastic, and excited about our food, brand and story