PM Line Cook

Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Dining Discounts

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Career advancement within the Wolfgang

Fine Dining Group

Job summary

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck is seeking a Line Cook to join our evening‑focused kitchen. You will prepare, cook, and present menu items with precision and pride in a fast-paced, fine dining setting.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and teamwork to uphold the exacting standards of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This is a career‑oriented opportunity in a chef‑driven environment that values craft, mentorship, and growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Execute food preparation and cooking according to CUT and Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, handling, labeling, and rotation procedures.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation meet fine dining expectations.
• Follow daily production schedules and prep lists.
• Prepare meats, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, and fruits.
• Monitor cooking temperatures and proper cooling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Stock and maintain adequate food supplies to support service.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards.
• Safely lift and move equipment and supplies as needed.
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and company food safety guidelines.

Skills

Food styling & plating

Fine Dining

Food Safety Knowledge

Culinary Arts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CUT by Wolfang Puck | NY
99 Church St
New York, NY 10007, USA

Description

PM Line Cook - Must be available for evening shifts

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, where exceptional ingredients, precision technique, and thoughtful hospitality come together in the heart of Manhattan. As a flagship concept of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, CUT offers more than a job—it provides the opportunity to build a career within a chef-driven environment that values craft, discipline, mentorship, and continuous growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Dining Discounts
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account
• Career advancement within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

Psy: $23 - $27 / hour

Job Summary

TheLine Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting menu items with precision and consistency while upholding the exacting standards of theWolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute food preparation and cooking according to CUT and Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards
• Maintain proper food storage, handling, labeling, and rotation procedures
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation meet fine dining expectations
• Follow daily production schedules and prep lists
• Prepare meats, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, and fruits
• Monitor cooking temperatures and proper cooling procedures
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment
• Stock and maintain adequate food supplies to support service
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards
• Safely lift and move equipment and supplies as needed
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and company food safety guidelines

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to carry out each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Must be available to work evening shifts.

Education

High School diploma or GED required

Required Experience

Minimum of2 years of cooking experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures

Experience working in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Conversational English proficiency
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Solid knife skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Commitment to food quality, consistency, and cleanliness
• Tilting steam kettles and braising skillets
• Pressureless steamers
• Deep fryers
• Convection, rotary, and mobile ovens
• Griddles, burners, and salamanders
• Buffalo choppers, electric mixers and slicers
• Scales and woks

Equal Opportunity

Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.

Required Skills

• Food styling & plating: Intermediate
• Fine Dining: Advanced
• Food Safety Knowledge and Compliance: Expert
• Culinary Arts: Advanced

Behaviors

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Experience Required

• 2 years

Equal Opportunity Employer

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