Line Cook - Bleecker

Murray's Cheese; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

3 weeks’ vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance and LTD

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus and referral program

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Product and restaurant discounts

And more!

Job summary

Murray’s Cheese in New York City is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and cook our diverse, cheese-centric menu items. You will work with a skilled kitchen team to ensure dishes meet recipes and quality standards while maintaining food safety and cleanliness.

This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with weekend availability and the chance to learn about cheese preparation, knife skills, and high-volume service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency in food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while staying positive.
• Passion for food with a special interest in cheese; eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to order per recipes and quality standards.
• Plate dishes with garnishes and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment and ensure maintenance.
• Adhere to NYC DOH food safety policies and keep a clean work area.
• Follow proper storage and handling to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
• Keep inventory in check and manage ingredient usage efficiently.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and communicate orders.
• Maintain organized stations and manage time to meet service deadlines.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Fast-paced environment

Team attitude

Cheese passion

Education

NYC Food Handler’s Certification or ServSafe preferred

Job description

As a Line Cook at Murray’s Cheese, you will play a key role in preparing and cooking our diverse, cheese-centric menu items. Working alongside a skilled kitchen team, you will ensure that every dish is executed to the highest standards, while maintaining food safety and cleanliness throughout your station. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As a Line Cook at Murray’s Cheese, you will play a key role in preparing and cooking our diverse, cheese-centric menu items. Working alongside a skilled kitchen team, you will ensure that every dish is executed to the highest standards, while maintaining food safety and cleanliness throughout your station. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Cooking:
  • Prepare and cook menu items to order, ensuring all dishes are prepared according to recipes and quality standards.
  • Plate dishes with appropriate garnishes and presentation.
  • Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, mixers, fryers, etc.) and ensure it is maintained properly.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness:
  • Adhere to NYC Department of Health food safety policies and maintain a clean work area at all times.
  • Follow proper storage and handling procedures for all food items, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
  • Keep inventory levels in check and manage the use of ingredients efficiently.
• Team Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
  • Communicate effectively with the team to coordinate orders, maintain flow, and troubleshoot challenges during service.
  • Perform other duties as required to support the team and store operations.
• Efficiency & Organization:
  • Keep stations organized, stocked, and ready for each service, ensuring a fast-paced environment remains under control.
  • Manage time effectively to complete all duties within established time frames.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with tasks requiring bending, twisting, reaching, and carrying.
• Operate equipment such as knives, scales, slicers, and food handling in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability for weekends, holidays, opening, closing, and mid-day shifts.
• At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, or recent culinary school graduate.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency in food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• A passion for food, with a special interest in cheese, and a desire to learn and grow as a professional cook.
• Certifications: NYC Food Handler’s Certification or ServSafe preferred (not required).

Work Perks

• Weekly pay
• 3 weeks’ vacation and sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with Company Match
• Life Insurance and LTD options
• Paid parental leave
• Annual bonus and referral program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Discounts on our products, classes, and restaurant
• And more!

About Us

Murray's Cheese was born in Greenwich Village in 1962, and the heart of our business still resides in New York City with many ways to experience Murray’s locally. At the counter, our cheese experts and mongers serve thousands of neighborhood regulars, commuters, and tourists every year at our two locations—the Bleecker Street flagship retail experience, which also includes our mac & cheese counter, and our shop in Grand Central Market.

For those eager to learn more, we offer robust education and events programming and, for those looking to serve more, we provide catering of expertly crafted cheese boards and freshly made dishes. Oh, did we mention we also age our own cheese? Yeah, we do that too. We have state-of-the-art cheese caves in Long Island City.

Because we like to share, we wanted to bring our exceptional cheese to people outside of New York too. So, we made Murray’s products available online at murrayscheese.com and in-store with a curated selection of specialty cheese in more than a thousand Kroger and Kroger-owned stores nationwide (and, growing every day!). And, through our wholesale business, you might enjoy Murray’s cheese at more than 600 restaurants across the country.

Murray’s Cheese provides equal employment opportunities to all employees/applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, gender, gender‑identity/expression and transgender status, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), sexual orientation, marital, partnership, parental or familial status, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions, military/veteran status, genetic information or testing (including predisposing genetic characteristics), domestic violence victim status, sexual abuse victim status, stalking victim status, caregiver status, unemployment status, consumer credit history, arrest or conviction record, or the perception that an employee has one of the above characteristics or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please notify our HR team if you need accommodation.

E-Verify Notice

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Please see the attached notice for more information.
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