Line Cook-Seva Kitchen and Bar in Niagara Falls USA, New York at Element Development LLC

Seva Kitchen and Bar

Pay Rate: $16.00-18.00/hour (based on experience)

All Candidates Must Have:

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Aggressive hospitality and a guest-first attitude
• A professional and hygienic demeanor
• Reliable transportation
• A warm and welcoming smile

General Summary
The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness. This role supports kitchen operations by ensuring timely and accurate food preparation for restaurant service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies and ingredients before service
• Ensure all food is cooked and plated correctly, consistently, and in a timely manner
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, workstations, and equipment
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to kitchen leadership
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items according to established procedures
• Assist with food prep tasks such as chopping, portioning, and marinating ingredients
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service operations
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance issues

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment preferred
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 lbs., occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general contents of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Your job duties may change based on the needs of the company.