Sous Chef, Line Cook

Southold Wayside Market Ltd

Sous Chef, Line Cook

Southold, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary We are seeking a deli and kitchen line cook to join our family at our specialty butcher shop and eatery in the beautiful north fork of Long Island. In this position, you will be responsible for using high-quality local ingredients to prepare delicious meals daily for our customers. The ideal candidate will be proficient in knowing how to work with margins and point of sale systems to capture costs for the business. They'll be experienced, creative, and committed to creating a nutritious and excellent experience for all of our customers, as they're an extension of our family. If you have a passion for creating meals that “wow,” we desire to hear from you! We're a family-oriented team that enjoys to be around each other so we expect the right person to vibe well with the rest of the team. We work hard, play harder, and love eat and cook well for ourselves and our family's on our off time.

    A bonus would be if you have any interest in becoming an assistant butcher under the wings of our tenured butchers and the first female butcher on the north fork. Experience is valuable to us but we're a bit old school so if you feel you have enough grit to learn the trade we'd love to teach you.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Create menus according to season and customer research

    Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment

    Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner

    Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members

    Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock through our point of sale for reporting

    Follow all food safety regulations

    Understands reporting metrics and kitchen analytics.

    Participate in daily kitchen and deli opening and closing procedures

    Performs other duties as assigned by the management

    Qualifications:

    Previous experience in a similar role is preferred

    ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification

    Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes

    Ability to learn and create under other professionals

    Would love to expand with a growing brand

    Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure

    Excellent time management skills

    Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds