Restaurant Line Cook - Zooba Eats : Job Details

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.