Lead Line Cook

20 Blocks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Houskeeping? there were none

Job summary

20 Blocks is building a small, ambitious kitchen team in the East Village and is seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook who cares about food, pace, and precision.

This hands-on leadership role requires taking ownership of the line, guiding prep and service, and maintaining an organized, clean workspace while supporting the Executive Chef and growing with a young restaurant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high volume, quality driven kitchen.
• Strong technical cooking skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with scratch cooking and ingredient driven food.
• Ability to maintain composure, organization, and consistency during busy service.
• Experience leading a station or supporting other cooks.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Genuine interest in seasonal cooking, thoughtful ingredients, and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead intensive morning prep and daily food production with consistency, speed, and precision.
• Execute a fast paced lunch service while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Oversee station breakdown, cleaning, and organization following service.
• Help coordinate the kitchen team to ensure smooth, efficient daily operations.
• Maintain a focused, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Communicate clearly with the Executive Chef and fellow cooks.
• Take ownership of the line and help identify opportunities to improve daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Scratch cooking

Food safety

Communication

Job description

We’re inspired by the places we grew up eating in - school cafeterias, diners, fast food joints, bodegas, and mom and pop shops across the country.

We source from people we trust. We refine constantly. The menu changes when it should. We make what we can in house. Everything is intentional.

It’s food made with care, eaten in minutes, remembered for days.

A 700 sq ft space in the East Village!

If this sounds like your kind of thing, say hi:
[e-mail]

We're building a small, ambitious kitchen team at 20 Blocks and looking for an experienced Lead Line Cook who cares deeply about food, pace, and precision. This is a hands on leadership position for someone who takes pride in their craft, works with intention, and knows how to keep a kitchen running smoothly.

We're committed to being a scratch kitchen, with much of our day dedicated to preparing ingredients and components in house. Mornings are prep intensive, followed by a fast paced lunch service and a thorough breakdown and reset of the kitchen. We're looking for someone who enjoys every part of that process, from thoughtful preparation to precise execution and maintaining an organized, clean workspace.

You’ll work closely with our Executive Chef to oversee daily prep, execute service, and help guide the kitchen team. We're looking for someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, and can take ownership of the line while maintaining the quality and attention to detail that define our food.

This is not a clock in, clock out job. It's an opportunity for someone who wants to take real responsibility, continue developing as a cook and leader, and grow alongside a young restaurant with ambitious goals.

Kitchen Operations

• Lead intensive morning prep and daily food production with consistency, speed, and precision
• Execute a fast paced lunch service while maintaining food quality and presentation
• Oversee station breakdown, cleaning, and organization following service
• Help coordinate the kitchen team to ensure smooth, efficient daily operations
• Maintain a focused, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment
• Communicate clearly with the Executive Chef and fellow cooks
• Take ownership of the line and help identify opportunities to improve daily operations

Production & Quality Control

• Prepare ingredients and components from scratch, following established recipes and techniques
• Maintain consistency in preparation, seasoning, presentation, and portioning
• Ensure recipes and established kitchen standards are followed
• Help train and support fellow cooks in proper techniques and execution
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

Inventory & Organization

• Oversee proper labeling, storage, and FIFO practices
• Maintain organization across walk ins, dry storage, and prep areas
• Monitor product quality and communicate inventory needs
• Work efficiently to minimize waste and maintain responsible food costs

Daily Operations & Leadership

• Help oversee kitchen setup, breakdown, and closing procedures-
• Ensure clean transitions between prep, service, and closing-Take ownership of your station and help maintain accountability across the line
• Support the Executive Chef in training, developing, and guiding the kitchen team
• Step into different stations and responsibilities as needed to support service

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high volume, quality driven kitchen
• Strong technical cooking skills and attention to detail
• Experience with scratch cooking and ingredient driven food
• Ability to maintain composure, organization, and consistency during busy service
• Experience leading a station or supporting other cooks
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Genuine interest in seasonal cooking, thoughtful ingredients, and continued professional development

Availability

This is a full time position requiring consistent weekly availability, including weekends.

We're looking for someone who can commit to the team, take ownership of their responsibilities, and play an important role in the continued growth of 20 Blocks.

Company description

20 Blocks is a sandwich shop.

We’re inspired by the places we grew up eating in - school cafeterias, diners, fast food joints, bodegas, and mom and pop shops across the country.

We source from people we trust. We refine constantly. The menu changes when it should. We make what we can in house. Everything is intentional.

It’s food made with care, eaten in minutes, remembered for days.

A 700 sq ft space in the East Village!

If this sounds like your kind of thing, say hi:
[e-mail]

Job description

We're building a small, ambitious kitchen team at 20 Blocks and looking for an experienced Lead Line Cook who cares deeply about food, pace, and precision. This is a hands on leadership position for someone who takes pride in their craft, works with intention, and knows how to keep a kitchen running smoothly.

We're committed to being a scratch kitchen, with much of our day dedicated to preparing ingredients and components in house. Mornings are prep intensive, followed by a fast paced lunch service and a thorough breakdown and reset of the kitchen. We're looking for someone who enjoys every part of that process, from thoughtful preparation to precise execution and maintaining an organized, clean workspace.

You’ll work closely with our Executive Chef to oversee daily prep, execute service, and help guide the kitchen team. We're looking for someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, and can take ownership of the line while maintaining the quality and attention to detail that define our food.

This is not a clock in, clock out job. It's an opportunity for someone who wants to take real responsibility, continue developing as a cook and leader, and grow alongside a young restaurant with ambitious goals.

Kitchen Operations

• Lead intensive morning prep and daily food production with consistency, speed, and precision
• Execute a fast paced lunch service while maintaining food quality and presentation
• Oversee station breakdown, cleaning, and organization following service
• Help coordinate the kitchen team to ensure smooth, efficient daily operations
• Maintain a focused, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment
• Communicate clearly with the Executive Chef and fellow cooks
• Take ownership of the line and help identify opportunities to improve daily operations

Production & Quality Control

• Prepare ingredients and components from scratch, following established recipes and techniques
• Maintain consistency in preparation, seasoning, presentation, and portioning
• Ensure recipes and established kitchen standards are followed
• Help train and support fellow cooks in proper techniques and execution
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

Inventory & Organization

• Oversee proper labeling, storage, and FIFO practices
• Maintain organization across walk ins, dry storage, and prep areas
• Monitor product quality and communicate inventory needs
• Work efficiently to minimize waste and maintain responsible food costs

Daily Operations & Leadership

• Help oversee kitchen setup, breakdown, and closing procedures-
• Ensure clean transitions between prep, service, and closing-Take ownership of your station and help maintain accountability across the line
• Support the Executive Chef in training, developing, and guiding the kitchen team
• Step into different stations and responsibilities as needed to support service

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high volume, quality driven kitchen
• Strong technical cooking skills and attention to detail
• Experience with scratch cooking and ingredient driven food
• Ability to maintain composure, organization, and consistency during busy service
• Experience leading a station or supporting other cooks
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Genuine interest in seasonal cooking, thoughtful ingredients, and continued professional development

Availability

This is a full time position requiring consistent weekly availability, including weekends.

We're looking for someone who can commit to the team, take ownership of their responsibilities, and play an important role in the continued growth of 20 Blocks.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Deadline

no deadline