Line Cook

Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Dining Discounts

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Career advancement within the Wolfgang

Puck Fine Dining Group

Job summary

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck seeks an AM Line Cook to join a structured, high-standard kitchen in Manhattan. You will handle morning prep and production to ensure service readiness, with emphasis on precision, organization, and teamwork. Prior experience in fine dining and strong knife skills are valued.

Pay ranges from $23.00 to $27.00 per hour, with competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years cooking experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Adept at following recipes, plate presentation, and portion control.
• Experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute morning prep and service production with precision and consistency.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation meet fine dining standards.
• Follow daily production schedules, prep lists, and par levels.
• Prepare meats, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, and fruits with proper techniques.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work early morning shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CUT by Wolfang Puck | NY
99 Church St
New York, NY 10007, USA

Description

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck
Morning Availability Required

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, where exceptional ingredients, precision technique, and thoughtful hospitality come together in the heart of Manhattan. As a flagship concept of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, CUT offers more than a job—it provides the opportunity to build a career within a chef-driven environment that values craft, discipline, mentorship, and continuous growth.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable AM Line Cook who thrives in a structured, high-standard kitchen environment and is available to work morning shifts. This role plays a critical part in daily preparation, production, and service readiness.

What We Offer

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Dining Discounts

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Career advancement within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

Job Summary

The AM Line Cook is responsible for executing morning prep and service production with precision and consistency while upholding the exacting standards of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This role requires strong foundational cooking skills, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast‑paced, fine dining kitchen.

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 / hour

Essential Job Functions

Execute food preparation and cooking according to CUT and Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards

Maintain proper food storage, handling, labeling, and rotation procedures

Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation meet fine dining expectations

Follow daily production schedules, prep lists, and par levels

Prepare meats, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, and fruits, including:

Washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding

Weighing and measuring ingredients

Mixing, stirring, whipping, breading, and other preparation methods

Perform a range of cooking techniques including sautéing, roasting, braising, grilling, frying, baking, steaming, poaching, and broiling

Monitor cooking temperatures and proper cooling procedures

Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment

Stock and maintain adequate food supplies to support service and transitions to PM teams

Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards when applicable

Safely lift and move equipment and supplies as needed

Comply with all local, state, federal, and company food safety guidelines

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or GED required

Required Experience

Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures

Experience working in a fast‑paced, professional kitchen environment

Ability to consistently work early morning shifts

Preferred Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Conversational English proficiency

Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Solid knife skills and attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Commitment to food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and professionalism

Tilting steam kettles and braising skillets

Pressureless steamers

Deep fryers

Convection, rotary, and mobile ovens

Griddles, burners, and salamanders

Buffalo choppers, electric mixers, and slicers

Scales and woks

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 outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Professional Cooking

Advanced

Attention to Detail

Advanced

Culinary Arts

Intermediate

cleaning and sanitation

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Equal Opportunity Employer
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