Line cook at Ceviche Project

About Ceviche Project

Established by chef and founder Octavio Olivas in 2012 with pop-ups in New York city, Tulum, LA, San Francisco, Mexico City, Houston, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo, Ixtapa, San Luis and Zihuatanejo. The pop-up has gained world-wide recognition for their innovative take on cuisine, while supporting local, sustainable and responsible farmers and food purveyors. Ceviche Project will open its first bar in the beginning of 2019.

About the Position

The Ceviche Project Line Cook/Cevichero will be at the front line of the ceviche bar, interacting with customers, carrying out new developing recipes and menu items as set by the Chef. You will be responsible for presenting new dishes with precision and quality that meet our Ceviche Project company standards. Tasked with mastering the stations, you will also be accountable for cleanliness, food preparation and plating, and food and equipment safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

Executing menu items from start to finish. This including but not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items.

Working with seasonal ingredients

Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items

Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set

Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff

Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas

Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.

Ability to take orders and interact with customers.

Serve beer, sake-cocktail & wine.

Skills & Requirements

At least 1 year of related experience required

General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge

Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment

A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication

Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.