Pick & Cheese Line Cook

Pick & Cheese; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Pick & Cheese is hiring a Kitchen Team Member (Line Cook) for the Shaver Food Hall in New York. You will prepare, plate, and serve dishes featuring British cheeses, maintaining high quality and safety standards in a fast-paced conveyor kitchen.

Responsibilities include managing plate flow on the belt, staying current on menu items, and upholding hygiene and stock controls to support seamless service.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen or prep experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (Food Handler’s Certificate required upon hire).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate volume of plates on the conveyor belt during service.
• Monitor menu items, specials, and ingredients for accurate presentation.
• Prepare and serve dishes following recipes and quality standards.
• Explain menu items and ingredients to staff and guests as needed.
• Ensure hygiene, cleanliness, and safety across the kitchen area.
• Receive deliveries and ensure proper food storage and FIFO rotation.

Skills

Line cook

Food safety

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

NYC Food Hall | 802000
New York, NY 10018, USA

Description

LINE COOK

Pick & Cheese – Shaver Food Hall | New York, NY

HOURLYRANGE:$18-22

ABOUT PICK & CHEESE
Pick & Cheese is the world’s first cheese conveyor belt restaurant. It is a fun, modern twist on British dining that invites guests to explore and discover incredible British cheesespaired with hand-picked wines and small plates. Our mission is to make British cheese accessible, exciting, andworth celebrating daily.

Now proudly part of Shaver Food Hall — a one-of-a-kind culinary destination where New York’s creativity meets global flavors —we’relooking for passionate, energetic, and hospitality-driven individuals to join our opening team.

THE ROLE

As a Kitchen Team Member,you’llplay a vital role in delivering the Pick & Cheese experience — preparing, plating, and serving dishes thatshowcaseour incredible British cheeses.You’lluphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety, working collaboratively with the kitchen and service teams to keep the conveyor stocked and the energy flowing. Thishands-on, fast-paced roleblends precision, teamwork, and creativity in every service.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Food Service

• In consultation with managers,maintainan appropriate volumeof plates on the conveyor belt at all times, proactively responding to peak/off-peak service times.
• Monitor the length of time dishes are on the conveyor belt during quieter services, ensuring this does not exceed health & safety regulations.
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of menu items, specials, and ingredients, and be able to explain these to other staff members.
• Prepare and serve dishes, following company recipes and ensuringquality and presentation standardsare met.
• Respond to customer queries positively and politely.
• Continuously develop knowledge of British cheese, including provenance, milk treatment, rennet type,and proper care of produce.
• Be aware of allergy information across all menu items, providing recommendations or alternatives where necessary.
• Help toensureservice is as smooth and continuous as possible.
• Monitorportionand waste control, following existing control measures.
• Keep your section clean and tidy throughout service.
• Receive deliveries andmaintainthe correctfood storage, followingFirstInFirst Out stock rotation protocol.
• Inform senior staff of stockthat needs to be orderedfrom suppliersin a timely manner, using any existing systems.
• Support senior staff in creating andmaintaininga positive, calm working environment, cooperating with all staff members and teams throughout the restaurant.
• Communicateany service-related issues to senior staffpromptly.

Personal

• Maintainhigh standardsof personal hygiene.
• Look after yourallocateduniform, ensuring itremainspresentable.
• Maintain a proactive attitude and use your initiative whilst working, helping other team members when time allows.

Health & Safety

• Maintain rigorous standards of hygiene, cleanliness,and safety.
• Encourage safe working habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Complete daily temperature records and daily and weekly health & safety checklists.
• Ensure all H&S policies and practices, including HACCP,are adhered to.
• Dispose of waste according to company guidelines.
• Familiarizeyourself with all relevant equipment, including procedures for use and safety, as well as proper care and maintenance.
• Highlight any issues concerning maintenance of H&S (bad practice, equipment faults,etc.) to senior staffin a timely manner.

Other

• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by senior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+yearof kitchen or prep experiencepreferred, but a positive attitude and eagerness to learn are essential.
• A passion for great food, British cheese, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong attention to detail and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods andlift upto 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (Food Handler’s Certificaterequiredupon hire).
• Team-oriented, with clear communication and a proactive approach to work.

THE GOOD STUFF

• Medical insurance available for hourly team members averaging 30+ hours per week within 90 days (or atnextopen enrollment).
• 401(k) eligibility after one year for individuals 21+.

Why Join Us?
Join the Pick & Cheese team at Shaver Food Hall — where exceptional hospitality meets creativity, and every moment matters.

Weparticipatein the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment tomaintaininga legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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