Line Cook

The Yacht Club is seeking a Line Cook to join our crew, led by nationally-acclaimed culinary director, Kerry Heffernan. Line Cooks are an integral part of our award-winning back-of-house team.

VENUE

The Yacht Club
The Yacht Club is a waterfront dining, drinking, and events destination - a full New York City block in the sky - on the 10th floor of Chelsea's 1930s masterpiece of industrial architecture, the landmarked Starrett Lehigh building.

DETAILS

Job Overview

Position Summary
Line Cooks play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for our guests. They must exhibit a hawk-eyed attention to detail, be hardworking and have a willingness to learn and grow on the job. Cooks are a part of a team, and therefore should act as a team player and work well with others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately execute the preparation of menu items according to Crew recipes and standards
• Comply with Crew and Department of Health established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques and safety protocols
• Comply with Crew safety plan and standards as set forth in training materials
• Ensure consistency and superiority in food/drink preparation, quality, and service
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times to ensure DOH standards are met
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy
• Set up and breakdown station to specification; perform cleaning tasks at the conclusion of each service and prepare for the following service
• Store food properly and safely according to Crew training and DOH standards; complete necessary temperature checks according to Crew training

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
• Able to lift 30+ lbs.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with knife handling protocols and skills
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Oysters
• Must love sunsets
• Willingness to work in outdoor climate conditions
• Working proficiency of written and spoken English

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of th is position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping.

Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid Safe and Sick Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount