Fairway - Cook Salary Range $18.00 - $23.00/hr

New York, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $23.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Training and development opportunities

supportive work environment

Job Description

Fairway Market is a reputable restaurant division known for delivering exceptional dining experiences through quality food preparation and attentive customer service. The establishment prides itself on maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety, and culinary excellence to ensure that every customer interaction is memorable and enjoyable. As part of a vibrant food service team, Fairway Market encourages teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement in all aspects of restaurant operations. The company is committed to professional growth, supporting employees through ongoing training and opportunities to contribute to evolving menus and innovative food preparation techniques.

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Job Requirements

Minimum two years of hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking experience including food preparation
current SERVSAFE certification
proficiency in all register applications
proficiency with all equipment used to prepare product
ability to learn and understand new programs and applications as job functionality evolves
ability to stand for extended periods and walk, bend, twist and lift
ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally
ability to work in refrigerated coolers and high moisture content preparation rooms for extended periods
ability to work in high temperature kitchen preparation areas
ability to work with all fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
ability to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical fumes from common household cleaning agents such as ammonia during routine housekeeping duties

Job Qualifications

Minimum two years of hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking experience including food preparation
current SERVSAFE certification
proficiency in all register applications
proficiency with all equipment used to prepare product
ability to learn and understand new programs and applications as job functionality evolves
ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and understand English language
knowledge of ingredients and preparation methods of menu items
ability to perform duties efficiently meeting standards for productivity, accuracy, cleanliness, harmony, and safety
ability to meet standards of readiness and operational standards

Job Duties

Pleases customers by providing a pleasant dining experience
serves meals by reviewing recipes
assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients
maintaining a sanitary kitchen
executes cold food production in accordance with standards of plating guide specifications
attends to the detail and presentation of each order
places and expedites orders
prepares ingredients by following recipes
slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients
adding seasonings
verifying taste
plating meals
completes hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients
adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
maintains temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required
maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
stores leftovers according to established standards
coordinates daily food supply inventory
submits order to supervisor
assists with receipt of deliveries
contributes to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with supervisor
ensures smooth operation of services during absence of supervisor
maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas
completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing/pot washing as needed
assists with orienting new employees to their work area
listens to customer complaints and suggestions and resolves complaints
implements suggestions within parameter of position and refers complex concerns to supervisor
instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods
participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity
updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities
enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
must have ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and understand English language
must be knowledgeable in ingredients and preparation methods of menu items
must perform duties efficiently meeting standards for productivity, accuracy, cleanliness, harmony, and safety
ability to meet standards of readiness including organized workflow and meeting customer needs by providing variety and freshness by scheduled opening and closing times
ability to meet operational standards including quality assurance, guidelines for opening and closing, on-hand inventories, ensuring safety for associates and customers with equipment use, temperature, and cleaning standards

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