Line Cook

Wolfgang Puck; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CUT by Wolfgang Puck in New York City is seeking talented PM Line Cooks to join a fast-paced, high-performance kitchen. You will contribute to delivering an elevated dining experience and demonstrate precision, craftsmanship, and passion in every dish.

The role emphasizes consistency, attention to detail, and collaboration with a top culinary team, with opportunities to refine skills while working with exceptional ingredients and classic and modern techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional line cook experience.
• Fine dining experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knife skills and classical techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Excellent hospitality and teamwork.
• Ability to read and follow English instructions.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items to standards.
• Execute daily prep lists and production schedules.
• Maintain high quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Handle meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces with classical and modern techniques.
• Use a wide range of cooking methods including sautéing, grilling, roasting, braising, frying, baking, steaming, broiling, and poaching.
• Monitor temperatures and food safety.
• Keep workstation clean and sanitary.
• Assist with mise en place and service readiness.
• Collaborate with culinary team for smooth service.
• Follow food safety regulations.

Skills

Line cook experience

Fine dining knowledge

English reading

Job description

CUT by Wolfgang Puck | New York City

Join the award-winning culinary team at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, where precision, craftsmanship, and passion come together to create an exceptional fine dining experience.

We are seeking talented PM Line Cooks who thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance kitchen and take pride in executing every dish with consistency, attention to detail, and excellence. If you're looking to sharpen your skills alongside some of the industry's best chefs while working with exceptional ingredients, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a PM Line Cook, you'll play a critical role in delivering the elevated dining experience that defines CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

Responsibilities Include

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards
• Execute daily prep lists and production schedules with accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation
• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and other ingredients using a variety of classical and modern techniques
• Utilize a wide range of cooking methods including sautéing, grilling, roasting, braising, frying, baking, steaming, broiling, and poaching
• Monitor cooking temperatures, food safety, and proper cooling procedures
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations throughout each shift
• Follow proper food handling, labeling, storage, and rotation procedures
• Assist with stocking and maintaining mise en place for service
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient service
• Adhere to all company standards and local, state, and federal food safety regulations

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of professional line cook experience
• Previous fine dining experience strongly preferred
• Strong knife skills and understanding of classical cooking techniques
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands

Preferred Equipment Experience

Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment such as:

• Pasta machines
• Convection and rotary ovens
• Salamanders and griddles
• Deep fryers
• Steam kettles and braising pans
• Pressureless steamers
• Buffalo choppers
• Commercial mixers and slicers
• Digital scales and woks

Why Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group?

At Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, you'll have the opportunity to build your culinary career alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals. We are committed to developing our people, fostering a culture of excellence, and creating memorable dining experiences for every guest.

If you're passionate about fine dining and ready to grow your career with an iconic culinary brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.