Prep Cook

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Four Twenty Five Restaurant by Jean-Georges is ACTIVELY hiring PREP COOKS!

Renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is expanding his global restaurant empire with the launch of Four Twenty Five, a new restaurant that perfectly blends culinary excellence with architectural marvel and sustainability practices. Situated at the prestigious address of 425 Park Avenue in an L&L Holding office tower, this restaurant boasts a remarkable design by the esteemed Lord Norman Foster of Foster+Partners, a recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize.

Four Twenty Five promises an extraordinary dining experience, featuring a main mezzanine dining levelshowcasinga stunning open kitchen. Enhancing its appeal, the restaurant also boasts a captivating cocktail lounge and bar, complemented by a 24-foot painting created by artist Larry Poons above the bar.

Jean-Georges Management is built on a powerful culinary foundation and has evolved into a reputable and award-winning restaurant group. From inception, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten placed emphasis on the importance of providing the very best in culinary and tailored hospitality, which has resulted in the success of an acclaimed constellation of international restaurants. With over 60 restaurants located worldwide, we continuously strive towards excellence and rely on the support of our culinary and hospitality team members to contribute to our worldwide operations.

All cookswillberesponsible forhigh-quality preparation, cooking, and/or production of dishesaccordingto menu and recipe specifications, follow instructions relating to thetimelypreparation of food orders, organizing workstations, andassistingother cooks as needed.

• Prepare and/orproduce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications inan accurateandtimelymanner.
• Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands.
• Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time.
• Weigh and measure ingredients;properly userecipesin order toproduce dishes up to standard.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet
  
  Jean-Georges standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety,healthand sanitation standards.
• Properly storeand/or discard leftover food.
• Setup,stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.
• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out).
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift, in uniform, as per uniform standards.
• Perform and complete any other duties and responsibilitiesgivenasrequiredina timelyand professional manner.

• Culinary degree and/or certificatehighlydesirable.
• Minimum oftwo(2) year of restaurant experience; fine dining and high-volume experience required
• Must have excellent knife skills and are proficient in all aspects of cooking.
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients,equipment and procedures.
• Have experiencewithmultiple stations in the kitchen.
• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes todesignatedspecifications.
• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational…