Line Cook- JALC at Great Performances

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout us: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. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades 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.We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our WorldOur Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine HospitalityOur Core Values:Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. Who we are looking for:Outgoing personalitiesGreat communication skillsAbility to work with a team and independentlyA drive to learn and growAble to pay great attention to detailResponsibilities:Execute seasonal menu with impeccable presentationExcel in a fast-paced and stressful environmentMaintain proper food safety requirementsKeep an organized and clean small workstationExecute at Chef's direction with a positive attitudeExecute at GM’s direction with a positive attitudeRequirements:Minimum 4 years of culinary or restaurant experienceMust own a full knife kitReferences of culinary background requiredMust have regular computer accessExperience cooking in a full service kitchenMaintains a positive attitudeKeep a clean and polished appearanceNew York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plusSkillsOwns KnivesKnife SkillsKitchen SafetySafe Food HandlingKitchen ToolsSanitary PracticesBenefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.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.