Restaurant Line Cook - Zooba Eats Inc.
New York, NY 10012
About the Job
Zooba is now hiring Line Cooks for our Nolita restaurant.
We are introducing an expanded menu of the tastes of Egypt to Manhattan with full dine-in service. Experience cooking and plating Egyptian, Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine in a restaurant setting is a plus.
The Job Details
- Prepare menu items on the line according to recipe specifications and standards.
- Rotate kitchen stations mastering the line, expo, and grill/fry stations.
- Plate and package orders according to specifications.
- Service all dine-in, take away and delivery requirements on the line.
- Set up, organize, break down and clean workstations; apply a ‘clean as you go’ approach.
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean all food service equipment and all surfaces.
- Prepare and package catering orders for delivery.
- Adhere to food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Service orders quickly and accurately to meet order output times.
- Picks up the pace when things get hectic
- Jump in wherever needed (food preparation, dish pit, porter, guest requests and questions)
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experienced line cook able to handle the line, grill/fry and expo stations
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to stay calm and productive under pressure
- Basic knife skills
- Familiarity with operating a POS system a plus
- Familiarity operating kitchen equipment
- NYC DOH food protection certificate a plus
- Completion of high school diploma
- Able to stand for an 8-hour shift (with break) and lift 50 lbs
- Flexible schedule required (morning, evening and weekend shifts)
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage base rate ($18.00/hour)
- Advancement opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 50% Menu Discount
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Zooba (incorporated as Zooba Eats Inc.) hires based on our specific core values with consideration for required qualifications and competencies. We maintain a nondiscrimination policy towards all employees and applicants.
We’re an Egyptian restaurant brand homegrown in Cairo since 2012. If you're curious about Egyptian cuisine, serious about great food that's responsibly sourced and prepared, and into listening to Arab hip-hop while you work, hit us up! www.zoobaeats.com