Job description
Union Square Events is looking for a Cook to join their growing team!
Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.
Who you are: the Cook is responsible for the daily execution of a wide array of menus and the preparation of food for Union Square Events at one of New York City's premier Hotels. This cook will work collaboratively with other team members in all the kitchens to achieve excellence in the daily service. The ideal candidate exudes a high level of professionalism and hospitality expertise at all times.
What you’ll do:
- Execute daily food production based on guidance from culinary supervisors and the management team
- Possess general working knowledge of safe food handling and proper sanitation
- Ability to communicate openly with other team members and management
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation and a hunger to learn
- Works collaboratively with team members
- Demonstrate confident knowledge of kitchen ingredients
What we need from you:
- 1-3 years of experience in a high-volume commissary, catering, or hotel/restaurant establishment
- Intermediate knife skills (dicing, slicing, chopping)
- Proficient in a wide range of cooking skills and techniques
- Ability to read and follow basic recipes and scale to size using basic math
- Service-oriented, hospitality-focused, and quality-obsessed professionalism.
- NYC Food Handlers Certificate is a plus
- HAACP Knowledge is a plus
- Culinary School Degree is a plus
What you’ll get from us:
- Competitive hourly pay ($22/h to $30/h)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
- Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund
Please note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Restaurant experience (cooking)): 2 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
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