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About the Role
Great Performances is seeking a dedicated and experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team at Wave Hill, located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. This role is crucial for preparing high-quality food and ensuring a consistent culinary experience for our guests, working closely with and supporting the Kitchen Supervisor. It's an excellent opportunity for a motivated culinary professional committed to quality, teamwork, cleanliness, food safety, and strong kitchen standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Execute menu items according to the chef’s standards of preparation, presentation, and portioning.
- Perform daily food prep, including chopping, portioning, and ingredient preparation.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency throughout service.
- Assist with kitchen setup and breakdown for daily service.
- Work collaboratively with chefs and team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely service.
- Perform additional duties as required based on the needs of the operation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and rotation (FIFO).
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and food safety guidelines.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in a professional kitchen, café, or food service environment.
- Proven experience in both cooking and food preparation required.
- Ability to step in and support multiple kitchen functions as needed.
- Strong knowledge of basic culinary techniques.
- Excellent knife skills required.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and stand for extended periods (at least 8 hours).
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of NYC Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and safe food handling practices required.
- Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.
- Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Knife skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Safe food handling practices
Location
- Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center, 4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 per hour
Benefits
- Vacation time
- 401(k)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Transit benefits
- Paid safe and sick time
- Unpaid safe and sick time
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
About the Company
- From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances’ has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
- Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
- Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
- Our Core Values: Craftsmanship, People, Sustainability, Collaboration, Doing Good through Food.
Equal Opportunity
- Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.