Lead Cook

J-1 Connect Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Commuter Benefits

Dining Discounts

Job summary

Marea in New York City is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to join a renowned Italian kitchen. You will work across stations, delivering high-quality dishes with speed and precision in a fast-paced service environment.

The role emphasizes passion for Italian seafood, pasta, and ingredient-driven cooking, with an emphasis on teamwork, feedback, and developing toward senior culinary roles. This is a on-site, trainee-level program with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in professional kitchen, with experience in fine dining or high-volume scratch cooking.
• Strong station skills in sauté, grill, fish, garde manger, or pasta.
• Ability to work quickly with precision during peak service.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow into senior roles.

Responsibilities

Skills

3+ years kitchen experience

Fine dining / high-volume cooking

Sauté / grill / fish / garde manger /

Independence and teamwork

Education

Culinary school (advantage)

Job description

# Lead Cook@Marea - New YorkNew York, New York, United States* Start dateFeb 9, 2026* End dateFeb 8, 2027* Applications1* Views125Apply now Export PDFShare## Opportunity details* PositionLead Cook* Program categoryTrainee* DepartmentCulinary Arts/Gastronomy* Positions available1* Housing providedNo## DescriptionHighly-acclaimed Marea, from famed hospitality firm Altamarea Group and located in Central Park South, is looking for experienced & passionate culinary professionals to join the team. Meaning “tide” in Italian, Marea redefines the seascape of high-end Italian cuisine and offers employees the opportunity to work with quality Italian ingredients, wine/spirits, a respectful, safe, professional work environment, and a culinary team uniquely invested in the growth and success of all team members.## General requirementsMinimum3+ years of relevant professional kitchen experience, including fine dining or high-volume scratch kitchens Strong station skills and experience working sauté, grill, fish, garde manger, or pasta Ability to execute with speed, precision, and consistency during peak service Proven ability to work independently while also supporting team success Culinary school a plus, but not required Passion for Italian cuisine, seafood, pasta, and ingredient-driven cooking Open, flexible schedule — AM/PM, weekends, holidays as needed Willingness to take direction, implement feedback, and grow into more senior roles## Pay rate & gratuitiesHourly ($18.00 - $24.00)## Benefits & perksHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts## Additional informationNo additional information provided.