CL Line Cook

City Line Bar; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City Line Bar and Grill in the Capital Region is seeking a dependable Line Cook to join our busy kitchen. You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables and other items while upholding our high standards and quick service.

We value teamwork, consistency, and attention to plate presentation. The role includes maintaining sanitation, stocking stations, following recipes, and supporting the Kitchen Manager to ensure smooth dinner and brunch service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes and standards.
• Ensure food is served in a timely manner and meets quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.

Job description

City Line Bar and Grill has proudly served the Capital Region since 2014, sitting right on the edge of Albany and Guilderland, but with bold flavors and big-city energy that go far beyond the border. After more than a decade of growth, we're entering an exciting new chapter. In 2024, Rob Malkus became the sole owner of City Line, bringing his full focus to hospitality, creativity, and evolving the experience for our guests. Together with new Executive Chef Ryan O’Shea, whose diverse culinary background spans private dining, event catering, and acclaimed kitchens. We’ve always been a place to gather for the big game, weekend brunches, or casual dinners on the patio, and now we’re doubling down on what makes us great. That means a fresh, seasonal menu with new crowd-favorites (like our wildly popular birria potstickers), an expanded catering operation, and a shift toward daytime events and elevated private dining.

At our core, we remain committed to quality food, approachable service, and bringing people together. Whether you're visiting for happy hour, catching up over brunch, or planning a special celebration, City Line is still your neighborhood spot, with just the right amount of edge.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes and standards.
• Ensure food is served in a timely manner and meets quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.