The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in a timely and consistent manner, following established recipes and presentation standards. This role supports the overall dining experience by maintaining a clean, organized workstation and collaborating closely with the culinary team to ensure every guest enjoys a memorable meal.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience

1-3 years line cook experience with high volume or fine dining.
Strong knife skills.
Suffolk County Food Managers Certificate preferred
Takes great pride in the food they prepare and serve
Being Multilingual helpful
Shares the cultural belief that teamwork delivers results

Physical requirements:

Ability to work required full-time shift.
Light work - Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand during entire shift.

General Requirements

Prior experience in a professional kitchen or culinary environment preferred
Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety
Ability to follow recipes and plating guidelines with precision
Excellent time management and multitasking skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Dependable, punctual, and flexible with schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and cleanliness
Willingness to learn and take direction from chefs and supervisors
Positive attitude and dedication to maintaining a collaborative kitchen environment
Must adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards
Follow proper procedures for storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients
Maintain a clean, organized workstation in accordance with health and safety regulations

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Fundamental Requirements

Prepare meals according to recipe cards
Set up and maintain workstation by following daily prep sheets according to forecast
Complete the prep list in efficient manner and be ready for service
Follow station sanitizing bucket standard according to Suffolk County Board of Health Requirements
Proper storage of all walk ins and reach ins
Strict adherence to Label & Date policy
Follow and complete all daily opening and closing side work checklist that are assigned
Practice all Suffolk County Safe Food Handling Standards
Reading guest food tickets (dupes) and follow proper coursing
Assist front of house teammates with guest requests and special orders
Follow proper plating standards
Assist in maintaining food cost controls at all times and reporting anything that might be a negative to our food cost

Complete our short application today!

Compensation: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

The Northport Hotel is a brand new boutique hotel in the heart of historic Northport NY. We offer 26 luxury rooms that feature 5 star amenities and a service experience to match. We are proud to be the home of our 170 seat casual fine dining restaurant serving lunch, brunch, pre theater and dinner 7 days per week. We are guided by our mission and vision statements to provide extraordinary guest experiences to all who visit us. To do this we are looking for team members that love to serve others, work in a team first environment and enjoy continually striving to be the best to join the team. If you feel you can make a positive impact on each guest who visits the hotel, we would like to speak to you. We offer competitive wages & benefits, clear vision on our why we are who we are, respect for each and every team member, training and an inclusive environment.

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