Description:The Cook is responsible for preparing and finishing food on one of the following stations in the kitchen: Saucier, Hot appetizer, Rôtisseur, Garde-manger, Entremétier, Poissonnier, or Soupe.
Requirements:
During service a Cook must be able to follow instructions from the Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie correctly and efficiently.
Must be able to communicate clearly with his/her managers and his/her teammates
Keep his/her production to the level required by the Executive Chef
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment throughout the shift in accordance with Health Department and restaurant standards.
Maintain the high level of food quality established by the Executive Chef
Maintain the high standards established by the Executive Chef
Keep waste to a minimum and discard spoiled food products from the station in accordance with company procedure
Ability to perform all essential duties during a lengthy, high-volume and high-pressure service.
Must be able to follow instructions during service from Chef, Sous Chef or Chef de Partie throughout the service
Must be able to adapt and recognize changes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef throughout the duration of a shift.
Additional Info:Competencies & Qualifications:
1 year of experience in high volume or fine dining environment
Accurate knife skills
Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
Actively practice food safety procedures
Organizational skills
Effective time management
Ability to lift large items up to 50 pounds
Reports to: Executive Chef – Executive Sous Chef
Café Boulud is inspired by Daniel Boulud’s four culinary muses: la tradition, classic French cuisine; la saison, seasonal delicacies; le potager, the vegetable garden; and le voyage, flavors of world cuisine. Having earned three stars in the New York Times as well as a star in the Michelin Guide, Café Boulud is both a destination and a neighborhood gem for casually elegant dining seasonal wine tasting dinners, Sunday brunch and two salons for intimate, private events. The restaurant’s adjacent Bar Pleiades serves some of the neighborhoods finest cocktails and is perfect for a group gathering or intimate get together.