Line Cook

Forget About Hospitality • New York, NY

44d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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 is responsible for preparing and executing menu items with consistency, precision, and attention to detail while working closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and the broader culinary team. This is a hands-on position requiring strong cooking fundamentals, organization, urgency, and the ability to maintain quality during fast-paced service. The ideal candidate takes pride in their station, works collaboratively, and shares our commitment to Italian cuisine and genuine hospitality.

Requirements

• At least two years of professional kitchen experience is preferred.
• Experience in an upscale, fine-dining, or high-volume restaurant is highly beneficial.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Passion for Italian cuisine, ingredients, regional traditions, and hospitality.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications, preparation methods, and plating standards accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, cleanliness, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and support different kitchen stations.
• New York City Food Protection Certificate is preferred but not required.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• New York City Food Protection Certificate is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to approved recipes, portions, techniques, and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain a complete, organized, and service-ready station.
• Ensure consistency in flavor, quality, portioning, temperature, timing, and presentation.
• Maintain appropriate mise en place and communicate shortages or production needs promptly.
• Follow instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and kitchen leadership.
• Coordinate with other stations to ensure accurate and timely service.
• Taste and inspect ingredients and prepared items to ensure they meet Company standards.
• Properly handle allergies, dietary restrictions, modifications, and special requests.
• Assist with menu preparation, recipe implementation, and daily specials when required.
• Complete assigned preparation, opening, restocking, cleaning, and closing duties.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
• Label, date, rotate, and store all products using FIFO practices.
• Monitor product freshness and immediately communicate quality or food-safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitized, and properly stocked workstations, equipment, refrigeration, and storage areas.
• Minimize waste and support accurate portion control and responsible product use.
• Properly use and maintain knives, kitchen tools, cooking equipment, and Company property.
• Assist other stations and team members during high-volume service.
• Follow all New York City Department of Health requirements and Company food-safety procedures.
• Maintain proper standards for handwashing, glove use, temperature control, allergen management, cross-contamination prevention, sanitation, labeling, and storage.
• Handle hot surfaces, sharp equipment, cleaning products, and kitchen tools safely.
• Immediately report spills, injuries, equipment failures, product concerns, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow all applicable emergency, cleaning, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with kitchen leadership and colleagues.
• Arrive prepared, in proper uniform, and on time for every scheduled shift.
• Maintain composure, urgency, and attention to detail during busy service periods.
• Participate actively in training and culinary development.
• Accept feedback professionally and demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve.
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative, accountable, and positive kitchen culture.

Benefits

• Staff meals are provided during scheduled shifts.
• Eligible employees accrue paid protected time in accordance with applicable New York State and New York City law and Company policy.

What This Job Offers

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