Lead Line Cook

Casa Cruz New York, is located in a six-story beaux arts townhouse on 61st Street, between Park and Madison Avenue. Casa Cruz New York has 220 seats across five floors and is open for dinner and drinks. We are focused on the design, development and operation of hospitality brands that, at their core, are about bringing people together. For us, great hospitality starts with our professional and dedicated Line Cooks.

We are looking for talented, passionate, and committed professionals with several years of restaurant service experience to join our team! Ideal candidates will have a positive and outgoing attitude with an ability to speak confidently about our restaurant. In addition, you are a dedicated hospitality professional that takes pride in your work, is a team player, and takes safety and sanitation measures seriously. 

 
 Job Description  
The Line Cook’s primary responsibility is to cook in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines ensuring total guest satisfaction. This is achieved by: 

• Being able to read and follow recipes, follow directions and lists outlined by a chef  
• Understanding and following the proper DOH food safety policies  
• Being punctual and paying attention to detail  
• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude with coworkers  
• Having the ability to stand while working for long periods of time 
• Performing other duties as directed  

Required experience 

• Experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Maintain high-quality standards, clean work habits with a great attention to detail 
• Familiar with industry’s best practices, equipment, and procedures 
• Ability to work in a team environment and take feedback well
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including, walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods of time
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business

Casa Cruz is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.