Line Cook - High-Volume Kitchen, Great Benefits

Corner Table; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits plan

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus program

Generous paid time off

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Corner Table is seeking a skilled Line Cook for a busy New York kitchen. You will prepare and cook menu items, coordinate with the kitchen team, and uphold quality, timing, and presentation standards during service.

You'll maintain knowledge of the full menu, assist in station prep, communicate clearly, and support a collaborative, high-performing work environment dedicated to hospitality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen with quick, accurate prep.
• Ability to assess quality in real time and act on it.
• Experience working across multiple stations as needed.
• Demonstrates accountability for consistency and quality.
• Excellent communication within a collaborative team.

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

High-volume kitchen operations

Quality decision making under pressure

Multi-station experience

Accountability for dish quality

Team communication

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Corner Table is seeking a skilled Line Cook for a busy New York kitchen. You will prepare and cook menu items, coordinate with the kitchen team, and uphold quality, timing, and presentation standards during service.

You'll maintain knowledge of the full menu, assist in station prep, communicate clearly, and support a collaborative, high-performing work environment dedicated to hospitality and continuous improvement.