Line Cook

Confidential employer | Manhattan, New York, NY Full-time On-site $ 19 - 27 per hour
The line cook prepares menu items during service and helps maintain a steady, high-quality kitchen workflow. Typical duties include cooking to order, following standardized recipes, operating grills, fryers, saute stations, or other equipment, and coordinating timing with the rest of the team. The role also involves monitoring food quality, organizing the station, restocking ingredients, and keeping work areas clean and sanitary throughout service. Applicants should have prior kitchen experience, good time management, and the ability to stay focused under pressure. Strong knowledge of food safety, portioning, and safe equipment use is important. The position can be physically demanding, with long periods of standing, frequent movement, exposure to heat, and handling pans and supplies. The schedule is full time and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to restaurant operations.