Line Cook: Elevate Kitchen Craft & Enlightened Hospitality

Union Square Cafe; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dining discount 51% across USHG

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Union Square Cafe in New York, NY, is seeking a dedicated Line Cook with a passion for seasonally inspired cuisine. This role offers direct involvement in a high-volume kitchen that values Enlightened Hospitality, teamwork, and precise execution during service.

You will work on station mise en place, learn menu ingredients, and contribute to a calm, efficient service environment. Competitive hourly pay reflects experience and contributions to a celebrated restaurant group.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant, or similar experience
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu
• Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall station remains clean and organized
• Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication
• Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders
• Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow

Skills

Line cook experience

Job description

Union Square Cafe in New York, NY, is seeking a dedicated Line Cook with a passion for seasonally inspired cuisine. This role offers direct involvement in a high-volume kitchen that values Enlightened Hospitality, teamwork, and precise execution during service.

You will work on station mise en place, learn menu ingredients, and contribute to a calm, efficient service environment. Competitive hourly pay reflects experience and contributions to a celebrated restaurant group.