Caffe Corretto: Line Cook

About Us:

We are a morning-to-midnight “double f” Caffe for the Eternal City that Never Sleeps. We bring the best of Rome to New York’s famed East Village, with a focus on baked good (pastries and pizza al taglio) during the mornings and afternoons and a thoughtful menu of composed dishes (meats and cheeses, soups and salads, pastas, braised meats, and grilled fish) in the evenings. Our menu features Roman classics alongside a variety of items that change seasonally, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. We proudly marry New York-style hospitality with Roman cooking, alongside excellent coffees, top-notch wines and beers, and creative cocktails. We are looking for a culinary team to manage breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, working closely with our kitchen leadership team to delight our guests and establish a cozy new landmark in our neighborhood.

About You:

You’re a talented line cook hoping to join a dynamic, creative, caring team to prepare and serve exceptional food in a cozy, friendly East Village bar and restaurant. You should be highly motivated, self-directed, organized, level-headed, and able to think on your feet. If you’re obsessed with consistency, excited by seasonality, and ready to join a small but devoted team, this might be the perfect role for you.

Schedule:
Full-time schedule available; part-time hours possible; open availability preferred. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview. Tuesday is a guaranteed day off (restaurant closed) with rare exceptions for trainings or physical plant projects, as needed.

Required Skills:

• Strong culinary knowledge, with priority given to Italian cuisine
• Highly organized, with strong time-management skills
• Ability to speak Spanish and English (to communicate effectively with other staff)
• Ability to speak Italian welcomed but not required
• Ability to recognize and report kitchen equipment maintenance issues in a timely fashion
• Ability to follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all menu items
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to produce consistently high-quality product, in a timely manner
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

Experience:

• 2+ years of work experience in the hospitality industry required (A combination of BOH and FOH experience or culinary school education will be considered for the right candidates)
• Degree in culinary arts welcomed but not required

Education/Credentials:

• NYC Food Protection Course Certification preferred

Compensation Details:

• Compensation: hourly $20 to $22, based on experience and skills
• Benefits & Perks:
• Subsidized health insurance
• 2 weeks paid time off (after first 6 months)
• 2 weeks sick time
• Ongoing paid training
• Compelling bonus program (more details upon interview)