Line Cook

Lola's is featured on the NYT Top 100 Restaurants in NYC.  


Overview

The Line Cook represents the restaurant with the highest levels of culinary skills, professionalism, sanitation, and food safety. The Line Cook must interact with team members and management professionally and collaboratively. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leads all menu prep and execution for station
• Cooks and plates food as directed in a clean, safe, and timely manner
• Prepares food according to procedures and standards within allowable time guidelines
• Ensures high food quality 
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized workstation, kitchen, and prep area
• Practices proper receiving, stocking, storage, and rotating procedures
• Practices safe food handling procedures such as labeling and dating
• Assists in producing Family Meal
• Safely operates and cleans all kitchen equipment
• Conducts regular deep cleanings of the kitchen and walk-in
• Completes station inventories and checklists
• Communicates clearly with station partners and sous chefs as to pars and ingredients needed
• Supports additional kitchen responsibilities and projects as needed 
• Works with fellow team members to execute menu during service

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Complete knowledge of Lola’s food & beverage philosophy and menu(s)
• Strong knife skills
• Able to multitask and work well as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure
• Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a respectful work environment
• Comfortable and effective at taking direction 
• Has excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Committed to cleanliness and professionalism
• Must demonstrate appropriate workplace behavior and treat all employees with respect
• Must be a team player

Health & Safety

• Adhere to the highest standards of food safety, food handling, sanitation, workplace safety, and hygiene requirements according to the New York City Department of Health standards to ensure the health and safety of team members and guests
• Adhere to COVID-19 sanitation protocols issued by the Center for Disease Control
• Adhere to time and temperature protocols 

Requirements

• NYC Food Handler’s Certification encouraged

• Must be punctual and reliable 

• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Work Environment

• Involves standing and walking the entire shift
• Involves holding objects with hands 
• Involves reaching, bending, and stooping frequently 
• Involves lifting, moving, and carrying at least 50 pounds with frequency throughout the shift

Language

• Ability to speak multiple languages, including English and Spanish, is a bonus