First Cook Job at OysterLink (Stamford)

First Cook

OysterLink

Location:
United States , Stamford

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

17.50 - 22.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Cirque du Soleil is a globally renowned Quebec-based entertainment company celebrated for its high-quality artistic performances that combine circus arts, street entertainment, and captivating storytelling. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, Cirque du Soleil produces unique and immersive shows around the world, attracting millions of spectators annually. The company is committed to providing memorable experiences for its audiences through spectacular performances that blend music, choreography, and breathtaking acrobatics. Cirque du Soleil also places a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of production, hospitality, and overall guest experience, making it a leader in the live entertainment industry.

Job Responsibility:

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
Create dishes ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
Answer, report, and follow chef’s instructions
Clean up station and take care of leftover food
Stock inventory appropriately
Ensure that food comes out in high quality and in a timely fashion
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Help oversee prep cook’s duties and tasks

Requirements:

Must be available to work as early as 7am (mostly morning shifts)
Must be comfortable in assisting and taking instructions from the chefs
Must be willing to assist in putting away deliveries, organizing, and cleaning the kitchen
Must be willing to assist in any other cleaning tasks including cleaning different kitchen equipment (ovens, hoods, etc.) as directed by the chefs
Availability to have access to their own knives and aprons
Minimum 4 years full-time experience at a high-volume restaurant or catering company as a head chef, sous-chef, or chef-de-partie in a hands-on cooking capacity
Must be comfortable with menus that change daily, as well as cooking different cuisines
Experience working in the grill, sauté, and cold larder sections

Nice to have:

Experience in preparing desserts from scratch is an advantage
Preferably able to obtain a Certificate of Fitness for Temporary Indoor / Outdoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel (F-04)

What we offer:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Training and Development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 12, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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First Cook

OysterLink

Location:
United States , Stamford

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 12, 2026

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