Line Cook

Massara; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary scene is looking for a passionate line cook to join their team in New York City. This role offers the chance to dive deep into the flavors of Southern Italy, focusing on wood-fired cooking and traditional recipes. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and guest experience, this restaurant fosters an employee-first environment where culinary skills can flourish. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced chefs and advance your career while enjoying a 20% dining discount and overtime pay. If you have a love for Italian cuisine and a desire to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20% dining discount

Opportunities for advancement

Overtime pay available

Qualifications

• Desire to understand Southern Italian cuisine deeply.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Southern Italian dishes.
• Learn various cooking techniques including butchering and pasta making.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for Italian food

Organizational skills

Ability to execute high-quality dishes

Interest in learning traditional flavors

Education

Basic Italian language skills

Job description

Massara Job Opportunity: Line Cook

Massara is an Italian restaurant from the team behind Michelin Starred Rezdora, located in the Flatiron District of New York City. We focus on the cuisine of Campania, wood-fired cooking, and regional pastas. We are seeking a passionate line cook who loves Italian food and wants to prepare authentic dishes from Southern Italy and surrounding regions.

Our restaurant values an employee-first environment, emphasizing teamwork, guest experience, and work-life balance.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to learn traditional Southern Italian cuisine, with an emphasis on wood-fired cooking
• Training across various stations including butchering, pasta making, antipasto, arrosto, and griglia
• Basic Italian language skills, beneficial for future travel or cultural appreciation
• 20% dining discount
• Immediate opportunities for advancement
• Overtime pay available

Traits We’re Looking For:

• A desire to deeply understand Southern Italian cuisine
• Strong teamwork skills
• A passion for Italian food
• Interest in learning traditional flavors and contemporary variations from Southern Italy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to execute high-quality Italian dishes
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Visit us at www.massara.nyc

Location: 913 Broadway, New York, NY 10010