LEAD LINE COOK at KINDRED FARE

Geneva, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preparation, Service, Grill, Pantry, Sauté, Recipe Following, Butcher, Fryer, Baking, Pastry, Time Management, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Adaptability, Organization

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Description Kindred Fare - A Spirited Cookery is a full-service restaurant located in the heart of the Finger Lakes with a focus on scratch cookery using seasonal & local ingredients. We have been featured in Forbes, Wine Spectator, Eater, and have won "Best Farm to Table Restaurant" four years in a row by The Finger Lakes Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are extremely popular with locals & travelers to our region with positive online reviews and guest feedback. We have a strong beverage focus with cool climate wine & spirits & are highly engaged in the local industry. On Monday nights our culinary team works together to build a three-course themed prix fixe, something our community looks forward to each week. Our open kitchen celebrates the culinary craft & keeps our whole team in sync with the guests. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, it’s time we hear from you! We have part & full-time positions available. Let us know what you are looking for and we will work it out. We believe taking care of our team helps us take care of our guests. It’s a win/win. Lead Line Cook: We are currently seeking a hardworking individual to join our kitchen team for both preparation & service. As a scratch kitchen, we take pride in our commitment to quality, which means some tasks may require a little extra effort—but we believe it's worth it, & our guests agree! In this role, you will work under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Additionally, candidates should be well-versed in various areas of the line such as grill, pantry, and sauté, ensuring flexibility & adaptability in a fast-paced kitchen environment. What you can expect from us: competitive hourly wage health benefits & life insurance 401K with employer match (traditional & Roth options) daily shift meals & employee discounts professional development & incentive programs flexibility in scheduling CLOSED for major holidays - go spend time with your family! positive, fun work environment caring & understanding leaders & teammates - yeah, we’re real people, too! Requirements What we expect from you: Willing and able to work 2-5 nights per week starting between 12pm - 4:30pm until 9pm - 10pm We are flexible on in times, especially if you have another day job. Our hours of operation are from 5pm-9pm. 4+ years of previous kitchen experience - high-end & high-volume setting preferred Strong ability to read tickets and stay organized during the shift. An updated resume showing a history of long term tenure with current or previous employers Culinary skills in multiple areas of the kitchen & on the line including: Efficient prep skills of vegetables, proteins & sauces Ability to follow a recipe and adapt, as needed Animal & fish butcher Pantry Fryer Baking & Pastry Sauté & grill Proficiency in moving between different stations on the line as needed Current with culinary & hospitality trends Strong time management skills on the line and in prep work Be an active listener & problem solver Professionalism: remain composed & communicate clearly with your teammates Adaptability to our open kitchen environment, understanding we are "on stage" at all times Willingness to be flexible with our team as needed Maintain a clean & organized environment in all areas of the kitchen

Responsibilities

This role involves working under the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef for both food preparation and service in a scratch kitchen environment. The Lead Line Cook must be proficient across various line stations including grill, pantry, and sauté to ensure flexibility during service.