Cafe Line/Prep Cook in the Catskills

Main Street Farm is seeking a line cook to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers!

Looking for dynamic, self motivated individuals to join and contribute to our team at Main Street Farm, Market and Cafe. As a Line Cook you will be an integral part of our amazing cafe and kitchen staff, have a great attitude and provide our customers with positivity and a welcoming smile! Must be able to multi task, be clean and organized. Having a balanced and positive attitude are a must!

Line cook responsibilities include studying recipes, prep for menus, portioning, and preparing quality dishes from local ingredients.

You should be self motivated, have a desire to learn about the ingredients being presented and take positive direction to ensure meals are prepared in a timely and consistent manner. You are knowledgable with regards to sanitation regulations and food safety.

If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities:

Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and general equipment.

Use temperature controls

Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients

Cook food in a timely manner / adhere to portion standards

Inform wait staff of menu changes

Ensure appealing plate presentation

Be a self starter

Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. food allergies)

Monitor prep stock and communicate daily needs.

Check & maintain freshness of food

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Work during service in a professional and clean manner

Have amazing customer assistance skills (great service with a warm welcome)

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a line cook

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment

General knowledge of cooking techniques and timing

Self motivation and positive outlook

Able to grow within an amazing local company

Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks

Excellent time management abilities

Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Be punctual and on time for each shift

Culinary training preferred but not required. We will train and mentor the right individual

Relocating? No problem, temporary or permanent staff housing also available - just grab your bags. Easy transportation. No car required. If your in the City, take a Coach bus door-door (Port Authority to Livingston Manor).

Live, work, play in the Catskills - awarded small town living at it best and only 100 miles from Midtown. Less than a minute walk from home, work, and the best rope swing swimming hole and hiking anywhere. Enjoy life in a quaint Catskill's town with everything you need steps away: bakery, grocery, cafes, two craft breweries, specialty shops, bank, bars, barber, diner, BBQ, wood fired pizza, taco truck, dive bar