Line Cook

About the Company:

Fooq’s is a modern American-Middle Eastern restaurant, inspired by the vibrant spirit of mezze-style dining. With a focus on seasonal vegetable and protein plates designed for sharing, the food is bold, expressive, and meant to be enjoyed communally bringing guests together over flavors that feel familiar yet exciting. Fooq’s is more than a restaurant, it’s an experience.

Fooq’s is part of We All Gotta Eat!, a multi-unit, multi-concept restaurant group, with locations in NYC, Miami and soon Los Angeles. Our dynamic group includes Michelin Star locations Sushi Noz and Noz 17 & Noz Market Omakase restaurants and Chez Fifi, a French bistro with Basque influence on the Upper East Side of NYC. Our Miami restaurants include Eleventh Street Pizza locations and Fooq’s Little River.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to join our kitchen team as a Line Cook. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment and possess strong culinary skills. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently multi-tasking, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and established standards, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
• Set up and stock workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment, following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to prioritize orders and ensure timely preparation and presentation of dishes to guests.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of any shortages or discrepancies, assisting with inventory management as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including proper storage of food items, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste.
• Follow proper food handling procedures to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure food safety at all times.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to develop and refine recipes, as well as contribute ideas for menu improvements or seasonal specials.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper handling of kitchen equipment and adherence to temperature control guidelines.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting deliveries of food and supplies, ensuring quality and freshness upon arrival.
• Support a positive and productive work environment by communicating effectively with coworkers and demonstrating teamwork and cooperation.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or food service establishment.
• Culinary training or degree from a recognized culinary school or institution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, culinary fundamentals, and food preparation methods.
• Ability to work efficiently and in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils, as well as the ability to operate them safely and effectively.
• Miami Food Handler Certification
• Passionate, self-motivated, and committed to culinary excellence

• Flexibility with shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 35 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly.

Fooq's Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.