Pick & Cheese Line Cook

Pick & Cheese • New York, NY

10d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Kitchen Team Member at Pick & Cheese, you will prepare, plate, and serve dishes showcasing British cheeses while maintaining food quality, presentation, and safety standards. You will work with kitchen and service teams to keep the conveyor stocked in a hands-on, fast-paced environment that requires precision, teamwork, and creativity. Pick & Cheese is a British cheese conveyor belt restaurant, now part of Shaver Food Hall in New York City.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• 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 and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required upon hire.
• Team-oriented approach, clear communication, and proactive work habits.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of kitchen or prep experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an appropriate volume of plates on the conveyor belt in consultation with managers, adjusting to peak and off-peak service.
• Monitor how long dishes remain on the conveyor belt during quieter service and ensure they comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of menu items, specials, and ingredients, and explain them to other staff.
• Prepare and serve dishes according to company recipes and quality and presentation standards.
• Respond positively and politely to customer queries.
• Develop knowledge of British cheese, including provenance, milk treatment, rennet type, and produce care.
• Understand allergy information across menu items and provide recommendations or alternatives when needed.
• Help ensure smooth and continuous service.
• Monitor portioning and waste control in accordance with existing measures.
• Keep the assigned section clean and tidy throughout service.
• Receive deliveries and store food correctly, following First In First Out stock rotation.
• Notify senior staff in a timely manner about stock that needs ordering, using existing systems.
• Support senior staff in maintaining a positive, calm working environment and cooperate with restaurant staff and teams.
• Promptly communicate service-related issues to senior staff.
• Maintain excellent timekeeping, high personal hygiene, and a presentable allocated uniform.
• Work proactively, use initiative, and help other team members when time allows.
• Maintain rigorous hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards and encourage safe working practices.
• Complete daily temperature records and daily and weekly health and safety checklists.
• Follow health and safety policies and practices, including HACCP.
• Dispose of waste according to company guidelines.
• Learn the correct use, safety procedures, care, and maintenance of relevant equipment.
• Promptly report health and safety or maintenance issues, including unsafe practices and equipment faults, to senior staff.
• Perform other duties reasonably requested by senior staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance available for hourly team members averaging 30 or more hours per week within 90 days, or at the next open enrollment.
• 401(k) eligibility after one year for individuals aged 21 or older.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed