Cook - Avenue

Avenue is a modern answer to a blend of the Parisian brasserie & the luxurious beaches of St. Tropez, located on the private beach of Long Branch.

Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Control food usage to minimize waste.

- Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.

- Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.

- Restock items as needed through the shift.

- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.

- Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.

- Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

- May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.

- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.

- Perform more than one task at a time

Cook Qualifications

- At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.

- Culinary certified training preferred.

- Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.

- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.

- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.

- Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.

- Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.

- Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

- Bending, stooping, kneeling.

Compensation: The compensation for this position ranges from $17-$25 per hour.