Line Cook (Tipped FOH Role)

Frø; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Job summary

Frø, a Brooklyn-based Danish bakery, is hiring a line cook for the Union Square Holiday Market in New York City. You will prepare traditional Danish foods and support front-of-house service in a high-volume market setting.

This seasonal role requires energy, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to continue beyond the holiday season based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food service role preferred.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to jump between kitchen and front-of-house tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook traditional Danish foods efficiently and consistently.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Assist with front-of-house service by greeting guests, taking orders, and operating POS as needed.
• Move between food preparation, cooking, and guest-facing responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation following safety standards.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and end-of-day cleanup.
• Collaborate with the team to keep service running smoothly during high-volume periods.

Job description

Who You Are

Our Line Cooks play an essential role in bringing Frø’s traditional Danish holiday offerings to life at the Union Square Holiday Market. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking traditional Danish foods while also supporting front-of-house service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.. . We’re looking for individuals who take pride in preparing great food, are excited to represent the Frø brand, and thrive in a lively market setting. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to jump between kitchen responsibilities and guest-facing service to keep things running smoothly.. .

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook traditional Danish foods efficiently and consistently throughout service
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency while keeping up with a steady flow of orders
• Support front-of-house service by greeting guests, answering questions, taking orders, and operating our POS system as needed
• Move between food preparation, cooking, and guest-facing responsibilities based on service needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workstation and service area, following all food safety and operational standards
• Monitor ingredient levels, restock supplies, and communicate preparation needs to the team
• Help with opening and closing procedures, including station setup, preparation, cleaning and organizing throughout the shift, and breaking down the space at the end of the day
• Work collaboratively with the team to keep service running smoothly during high-volume periods
• Help create a fun, festive, and memorable experience for our guests and our team

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate about food, hospitality, and creating great guest experiences
• Motivated, energetic, and excited to be part of a growing brand
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Able to multitask, stay organized, and maintain food quality and consistency during busy shifts
• Team players who communicate well and are willing to jump in wherever needed
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn about traditional Danish food and Frø’s offerings
• Reliable, responsible, and attentive to cleanliness and food safety
• Comfortable interacting with guests and supporting front-of-house service when needed
• Available to work throughout the full holiday market season (weekends included), with flexibility to work a variable weekly schedule based on business needs
• Prior experience in a kitchen, food preparation, or food service role is preferred, especially in a fast-paced environment. We’re excited to meet people who bring great energy, a strong work ethic, and a passion for preparing quality food

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to join Frø for the Union Square Holiday Market season and be part of an exciting period of growth for the brand. You’ll play an important role in bringing traditional Danish holiday food to New York City while working alongside a close-knit team in a lively market setting.

While this position begins as a seasonal role, there may be opportunities to continue working with Frø beyond the holiday market season based on business needs, performance, and ongoing availability.

If you love food, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to help bring some extra holiday cheer to New York City, we’d love to meet you.

Compensation

• $19/hour base wage, plus tips for shifts worked at the Union Square Holiday Market
• Pay is issued weekly

Experience

Required

Employment

Full-time

Salary

from $19 hourly

Benefits

Plus tips

About Frø

Frø is a family-owned, Brooklyn-based Danish rye bread company. Our flagship product is a dense, seeded sourdough rye bread made the traditional Danish way: slowly, simply, and with really good ingredients. We also make other Danish-inspired baked goods, prepared foods, and more. We’re a small, growing company, which means everyone on the team plays a meaningful role. We care deeply about the quality of what we make, but we also value people who are practical, proactive, and willing to roll up their sleeves when there’s work to be done.

About Frø

Frø is a Brooklyn-based Danish bakery dedicated to bringing authentic Scandinavian baking traditions to the United States. Best known for its traditional 100% sourdough Danish rye bread (rugbrød), Frø combines time-honored recipes with locally sourced Northeast grains to create wholesome, deeply flavorful baked goods made without preservatives or shortcuts. Alongside its signature breads, Frø offers seasonal pastries, cardamom buns, and other Scandinavian specialties, sharing a modern taste of Denmark through beautiful craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and exceptional ingredients.