Cold Line Cook

LP Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K with company match

Paid breaks

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

LP Hospitality Group is seeking a skilled Cold Line Cook for Lobster Place Seafood Hall at Chelsea Market in New York. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring quality mise-en-place, and coordinating plating with Chefs to deliver excellent service.

The role requires 1-2+ years of professional kitchen experience, knowledge of NYC health codes, and a team-oriented mindset. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401K with match, paid breaks, PTO, discounts, commuter

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years professional kitchen experience.
• Understanding of restaurant hospitality and fine dining.
• Owns sharp knives and kitchen tools.
• Willingness to learn and retain knowledge.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
• Understanding of NYC health department codes.

Responsibilities

• Works all stations on the COLD LINE.
• Prepares mise-en-place for workstation on the kitchen line.
• Maintains accurate prep lists.
• Inspects and tastes all of ingredients for quality control.
• Presents excellent food for service.
• Coordinates pick-ups and plating with other cooks and Chefs.
• Communicates with Chefs and other cooks before, during and after service.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and maintains designated cooler space.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Communication

Fast-paced work

NYC health codes

Tools

Kitchen knives

Job description

Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated cook looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a COLD LINE COOK role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.

About Us

• We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof.
• Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality food, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market.
• We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

About You

• You take pride in making great food.
• You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.
• You want to learn and grow while balancing your personal life with a good-paying job.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $20/hr
• Paid breaks
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan w/ company match
• In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure.
• Employee Discounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.
• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.

Duties and responsibilities

• Works all stations on the COLD LINE
• Prepares mise-en-place for workstation on the kitchen line
• Maintains accurate prep lists
• Inspects and tastes all of ingredients for quality control
• Presents excellent food for service
• Coordinates pick-ups and plating with other cooks and Chefs
• Communicates with Chefs and other cooks before, during and after service
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and maintains designated cooler space
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience of restaurant hospitality and fine dining
• 1-2+ yrs professional kitchen experience
• Owns sharp knives and kitchen tools
• Willingness to learn and retain knowledge
• Good time management and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines
• Understanding of NYC health department codes

Working conditions

This job operates in a professional kitchen environment. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment including knives and appliances. Kitchen is small and efficient, and temperatures may be high. The workspace is on two levels and ability to use stairs is required.

Essential Functions Of The Job

While performing the duties of this job, it is required to stand for several hours at a time; walk; sit. The employee must occasionally lift or move kitchen products and supplies, up to 40 pounds. Days and hours of work vary and are generally assigned as a 40 hour per week schedule. This position regularly requires evening and weekend work. This is a full-time (occasionally part-time), FLSA non-exempt hourly position in the Kitchen at Chelsea Market at 75 9th Avenue.

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.