The Waterview is seeking a strong Line Cook who is able to successfully fill in as needed on any station in the kitchen.
The Waterview is an upscale banquet facility located in Fairfield County, CT with an award-winning reputation for excellence and elegance.
The venue hosts catered events for 100 - 600 guests.
The Waterview offers a uniquely rewarding career for culinary professionals:
- Our kitchen facilities are spacious and filled with state-of-the-art equipment
- Our event schedule and menus are determined months in advance, making scheduling predictable.
- Waterview belongs to a family of facilities including four other venues in CT and NY.
Responsibilities and Duties
You must be able to work proficiently and efficiently in a busy scratch kitchen, work well with others and be willing to help out on all stations in the kitchen. We are willing to teach you new responsibilities and new cooking techniques as long as you are willing to learn from those around you. A good candidate will be required to immediately contribute and must have the skills to comfortably work grille, saute and pantry.
Qualifications and Skills
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Two or more years of Line Cook experience
- Experience in a banquet or similar volume production kitchen is preferred.
- High school education, GED, or equivalent experience; Culinary degree a plus.
- Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and special events, as needed.
- Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Ability to operate, clean, maintain most commercial kitchen equipment.
- Knowledge of cooking techniques; knife skills; attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and use hands to handle objects, tools or controls.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work the majority of shift in a standing position.
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Physical Setting:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts?
Experience:
- Kitchen stations: 2 years (Required)
- Meat cookery: 2 years (Required)
- Food preparation: 2 years (Required)
- Cooking: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Monroe, CT 06468 (Required)
Work Location: In person
