Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
POSITION: Line Cook
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Line Cook is responsible for executing food production in high-volume and fast-paced short order kitchen. Reporting to the Executive Chef and the Culinary Director, the Line Cook will execute food production and service while establishing and maintaining standards of operation in the areas of food quality, timeliness of food, cleanliness, and maintenance for all customers & guests on a regular basis. The ideal Line Cook works quickly, cleanly, and efficiently with passion and enthusiasm ensuring the quality of products and services delivered to guests, as well as maintaining high standards for the staff and the brand set across the company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares dishes consistently with our standard cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, ease of preparation and established procedures.
- Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently maintained
- Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all Health & Safety and company Employment policies/service procedures/standards as these relate to the kitchen and culinary team.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, grills, range, storage containers, refrigeration equipment.
- Closes the line properly according to closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Prepared to uphold policies, procedures, and systems to improve our business, service, retention, and magic of the Veselka experience.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 50lbs and work on one’s feet for an extended period of time;
- Experience in the hospitality industry with a background in food service;
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at once;
- Strong communication skills working in a team environment;
- Accountability for order accuracy and timeliness;
- NYC DOH food handler’s permit card and/or ServSafe is a plus
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits
Required Skills
Food Production
Ability to Work Under Pressure
High Volume Kitchen
Time Management Skills
High Volume Kitchen Experience
Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment
Quality Standards
Problem Solving Skills
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SINCE 1954, VESELKA HAS BEEN SERVING UP UKRAINIAN FOOD FROM THE SAME LOCATION IN THE HEART OF THE EAST VILLAGE
Veselka, which means rainbow in Ukrainian, was founded by Volodymyr and Olha Darmochwal in 1954. Volodymyr and his wife were Ukrainian refugees in the late 1940s and found a home in the Little Ukraine neighborhood of the East Village of Manhattan.
Ever since then, Veselka has grown from a small newsstand into a 24-hour gathering place, serving up Ukrainian soul food with traditional dishes like pierogi/varenyky, stuffed cabbage, potato pancakes, blintzes and goulash to the delight of locals and visitors alike.
The restaurant, now owned and operated by Volodymyr’s grandson, Jason Birchard, was owned and operated by Tom Birchard for many years, the son-in-law of the original founders. Throughout the restaurant’s 70-year history, it has been expanded several times, been featured in many prominent films (such as Ocean’s 8, Trainwreck and Juno) along with numerous features in local and national publications. Veselka is, put simply, an institution of New York City.
Beyond the acclaim and popularity amongst its customers, Veselka continues to be a pillar in the local Ukrainian community. Ukrainians mostly comprise its staff and the owners. Veselka remains very active in the local community, supporting the Ukrainian National Institute, Razom for Ukraine, and local St. George’s Church via food and monetary donations on a regular basis.
