About Us: Mazzone Hospitality is always looking for the next best member to join our team. We are the largest hospitality company in Upstate NY with three distinct divisions, a la carte restaurants, on and off premise catering and business dining. We strive to give the customer the highest level of service and quality at all times. Our employees are motivated, customer oriented and passionate about hospitality. We invite you to experience our versatility and endless creativity.

Job Title: Line Cook

Job Purpose: The Line Cook accurately and efficiently prepares meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as portion food items prior to cooking. He/ She performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items, and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Job Duties:

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment

Skills/Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts preferred 
• 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Knowledge of a la carte dining as well as banquets 
• Knowledge of culinary equipment
• Outgoing, pleasant personality and desire to please guests
• Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Must have reliable transportation

Disclaimer

Mazzone Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. This position could be subject to pre-employment background and drug screening. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.