Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Great Benefits

Corner Table; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus

Generous paid time off

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Corner Table Restaurants is seeking a Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team in New York. You will prepare and cook menu items according to The Smith’s recipes, working closely with the kitchen to ensure timing, quality, and consistency across all dishes.

Maintain deep knowledge of the full menu, assist with station prep, and uphold food safety standards. The role requires strong communication and the ability to adapt across stations while supporting training and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to assess quality in real time and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience working multiple stations and adapting to different roles as needed.
• Demonstrates accountability for the quality and consistency of every dish.
• Effective communicator who works well within a team-oriented environment.
• Takes initiative to identify problems and implement solutions quickly.
• Ability to support the training and development of other team members.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to The Smith’s recipes and specifications.
• Execute dishes in coordination with the kitchen team to ensure consistency, timing, and efficiency during service.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the full menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Exercise judgment on food quality, recognizing when an item does not meet standards and taking appropriate action rather than serving subpar product.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with all members of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station at all times.
• Properly store, label, and handle food in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage station inventory and prep levels to ensure readiness for service.
• Ensure all components of a dish are completed and plated simultaneously, maintaining quality and timing standards.

Skills

Strong kitchen operations knowledge

Ability to assess quality under press

Experience on multiple stations

Accountability for quality

Effective communicator

Initiative and problem-solving

Training and coaching others

Passion for food and hospitality

Job description

Corner Table Restaurants is seeking a Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team in New York. You will prepare and cook menu items according to The Smith’s recipes, working closely with the kitchen to ensure timing, quality, and consistency across all dishes.

Maintain deep knowledge of the full menu, assist with station prep, and uphold food safety standards. The role requires strong communication and the ability to adapt across stations while supporting training and continuous improvement.