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**Major** **Food** **Group** is hiring **Line** **Cooks** to join our team at **Contessa**! **Contessa** is the crown jewel of dining atop one of Boston’s most glamorous hotels, The Newbury Boston. Delightfully re-imagined, this rooftop destination is inspired by the old-world resorts of Europe and the lasting estates of Italy where classic grand trattoria cuisine awaits. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies - Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) - Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff - Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions - Clean up station and take care of leftover food - Stock inventory appropriately - Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion **REQUIREMENTS**: - Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required - Culinary diploma or equivalent in experience strongly preferred - Team-orientated and positive attitude - Strong communication skills a must - Pizza-making experience - AM Availability **BENEFITS**: - Competitive Salary - Growth Opportunities - Progressive Paid Time Off - Generous Dining Allowance - Unlimited Referral Program **Equal Employment Opportunity** Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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$22 – $22/yr
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