Line Cook - Upscale Italian Kitchen, NYC Opening

Forget About Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Paid time off

Job summary

Forget About Hospitality is seeking both full-time and part-time Line Cooks to join its opening culinary team in New York City. The Line Cook will prepare and execute menu items with consistency, precision, and attention to detail while collaborating with the Executive Chef and kitchen team.

This hands-on role requires solid cooking fundamentals, strong organization, urgency, and a commitment to Italian cuisine and genuine hospitality.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience in upscale, fine-dining, or high-volume restaurant is beneficial.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Passion for Italian cuisine, ingredients, regional traditions, and hospitality.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion specs, preparation methods, and plating standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain quality.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and support different kitchen stations.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to approved recipes and standards.
• Set up and maintain a complete, organized station for service.
• Ensure consistency in flavor, quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Follow instructions from kitchen leadership and coordinate with other stations.
• Taste and inspect ingredients to meet company standards.
• Handle allergies and dietary restrictions with care; note modifications.

Skills

Knife skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Passion for Italian cuisine

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Forget About Hospitality is seeking both full-time and part-time Line Cooks to join its opening culinary team in New York City. The Line Cook will prepare and execute menu items with consistency, precision, and attention to detail while collaborating with the Executive Chef and kitchen team.

This hands-on role requires solid cooking fundamentals, strong organization, urgency, and a commitment to Italian cuisine and genuine hospitality.