Sous Chef jobs in Schenectady, NY

Line Cook / Sous Chef

“Create an Experience”

Power’s Irish Pub is a family run business that knows our success is due to the commitment of our employees and wants to return that commitment to our employees. We strive to make the entire employment experience beneficial for you. “Treating employees like family” is easy to say, but we want to add meaning to that phrase. Everyone we hire will be afforded opportunity to learn, grow, and promote within our company.

Do you already have experience? We can help you get to the next level. Line cooks learn to be head cooks, sous chef, kitchen manager and executive chef. Power’s Inn and Pub serves everything from pub food to chef’s creations. The Barn at Power’s hosts weddings, retirements, and other events both buffet and full plated for over 100 people.

Line Cook Job Responsibilities:

• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
• Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.
• (Sous Chef) Create dishes for specials and potential new menu items.
• (Sous Chef) Adapt menu items for changing ingredient supplies, pricing or other concerns.

Our commitment to our employees means benefit packages as well. Full time and serious part time employees can get health, dental, retirement as well as paid time off. Whether you are just looking for earning some spending money over the summer, starting a career, or even just getting a great resume entry and a letter of reference, we have a spot for you.  Full time employees work 35-40 a week while part time employees enjoy the enhanced benefits if they work over 20 hours a week. Come join our team!

Line Cook Qualifications/Skills:

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Ability to work as a team member
• Follows directions and instructions

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years of experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook
• Certificate in Culinary Arts preferred
• Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
• Familiar with industry best practices

You can apply right online, and we will be in touch shortly!