Line Cook

Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated cook looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a HOT LINE COOK role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.

About Us :

We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof.

Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality food, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market.

We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

About You :

You take pride in making great food.

You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.

You want to learn and grow while balancing your personal life with a good-paying job.

Pay & Benefits :

Hourly Rate : $23.00 / hr

Paid breaks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits

Company paid life insurance

401K plan w / company match

In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure.

Employee Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.

Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Works all stations on the HOT LINE

Can work all cold stations and assist in prep.

Prepares mise-en-place for workstation on the kitchen line

Maintains accurate prep lists

Inspects and tastes all of ingredients for quality control

Presents excellent food for service

Coordinates pick-ups and plating with other cooks and Chefs

Communicates with Chefs and other cooks before, during and after service

Cleans and sanitizes work area and maintains designated cooler space

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Understanding and experience of restaurant hospitality and fine dining

1-2+ yrs professional kitchen experience

Owns sharp knives and kitchen tools

Willingness to learn and retain knowledge

Good time management and communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines

Understanding of NYC health department codes

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional kitchen environment. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment including knives and appliances. Kitchen is small and efficient, and temperatures may be high. The workspace is on two levels and ability to use stairs is required.

Essential Functions of the Job

While performing the duties of this job, it is required to stand for several hours at a time; walk; sit. The employee must occasionally lift or move kitchen products and supplies, up to 40 pounds. Days and hours of work vary and are generally assigned as a 40 hour per week schedule. This position regularly requires evening and weekend work. This is a full-time (occasionally part-time), FLSA non-exempt hourly position in the Kitchen at Chelsea Market at 75 9 th  Avenue.

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.