Job Details
Kitchen Team Member - Brooklyn
New York Aquarium - 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
PERKS of Working with Us:
Free employee access to 5 Parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
Complimentary Guest Park 5 Tickets + 1 Complimentary Parking (After 45 days)
Company provided uniforms
Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
Earned Paid Sick Time ( when reached a total of hours)
Employee Assistance Program
Free Banking
Overview of Responsibilities
Set up and break down work stations
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station
Knowledge of food product, identification and acceptable level of food quality
Rotate and change food holding containers as needed.
Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared according to recipe.
Ability to evaluate food quality and preparation by tasting
Ensure all food produced is tracked in POS system
Cuts/slices meat and produce to be used in production.
Responsible for ensuring proper portion sizes in all phases of production.
Assist in other areas of production as needed.
Additional Job Functions
Adhere to daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules as posted and directed by management
Ensure that all work locations are neat, clean, organized and safe
Provide consistent quality throughout menu and ensure the proper preparation and holding of products.
Completion of any reasonable request by WCS management team.
Campus Partner
Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all staff.
Maintain general knowledge of park attractions and amenities so as to provide superior customer service.
Follow all WCS rules and regulations.
Maintenance Responsibilities
Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from restaurant seating and public areas.
General sanitation of restaurant grounds.
Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, ceilings etc. as assigned
Operate light weight grounds equipment if needed (i.e. pressure washer, leaf blower, etc.)
Adhere to local, state, and federal cleanliness, food handling, food storage procedures
Locations
New York Aquarium
Qualification Requirements
Required Qualifications
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in team-oriented environment
Excellent customer service skills
Minimum two years’ experience in the food service industry as a cook
Proven ability to safely operate all kitchen equipment
Ability to read and follow recipes
Must have strong knife skills and ability to work in a face paced environment
NYC Food Handlers certificate strongly encouraged. Must by acquired within 45 days of onboarding to maintain position.
Must be able to frequently lift /transport hot food items.
Ability to work safely in environment with heat, steam and other at-risk conditions.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person