$18 - $25 per hour
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Hospitality & Food · New York, NY
Line Cook jobs in New York, NY
Line cooks work a station through service, prepping ingredients, firing dishes to ticket times, and keeping their area clean, stocked, and organized during the rush.
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$19–$37/hr
Typical pay range
$54k
Median, full-time
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by the NYT and has been acknowledged as one of the most popular new restaurants in the city by multiple publications. The Pastry Cook is responsible for the preparation, execution, and presentation of all pastry and dess…
RH is seeking a driven Overnight Prep/ Line Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH is known. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and efficiency, and takes pride i…
$17 - $19.5 per hour
Jean-Georges is actively seeking Line Cooks! Position Summary The entire Culinary team must understand and implement the standards and the vision of Jean-Georges Vongerichten while following all directives of all Kitchen…
$22 - $25 per hour
serves an à la carte menu in a casual, walk-in setting. The Dining Room offers fixed-price and tasting menus. Who you are: As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, wh…
H. Valley is seeking reliable, hardworking line cooks to join our opening team. We are a neighborhood market and production kitchen focused on seasonal, thoughtfully prepared food for takeaway. Responsibilities: Prepare…
Great opportunity for learning mulitple stations Opportunites for advancement Health Benefits REQUIREMENTS : ~ Passion for cooking and hospitality ~ Collaborative attitude ~ Must be a reliable team player ~ Eagerness to…
The Dinex Group, restaurant group of internationally famed Chef Daniel Boulud, is looking for a Line Cook for our Le Gratin. The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and finishing food on one of the following stations…
Line Cook / Hot Pass/ Wok Chef With popular locations throughout China, our first American Grandma's Home brings the same casual approach to regional Chinese cuisine stateside, with a new location in the central Manhatta…
Altro Paradiso is seeking a Full-Time Line Cook . From globally acclaimed chef Ignacio Mattos, Altro Paradiso is a recently Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant in the heart of SoHo and a staple of New York City dinin…
cocktail lounge; and The Jade Rabbit, an Asian izakaya with 360-degree views of Rockefeller Center and Radio City Summary: The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in a timely and efficient manner,…
Line Cook Responsibilities: To prepare all food items on the menu; ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy of recipes. Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines. Set up and maintain a…
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What line cooks earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $40k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$29 | $48k–$61k |
| Senior | $28–$37 | $58k–$77k |
Adjusted for the New York market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Knife skillsStation organization (mise en place)Ticket-time managementGrill, saute, and fry stationsFood safety and sanitationPrep and portioningSpeed and consistencyTeam communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which stations have you worked, and which is your strongest?
Name them plainly: grill, saute, fry, pantry. Chefs staff lines by station, so an honest answer gets you placed where you will succeed.
How do you set up your mise en place before service?
Walk through your prep list, backups for the rush, and how you check par levels. Organization before service is the whole job in miniature.
What do you do when tickets stack up and you are in the weeds?
Say you communicate with the expo, call out realistic times, and work the board in order instead of panicking. Composure is what they are testing.
How do you keep food safe during a busy shift?
Mention temperatures, glove and cutting-board discipline, labeling, and time controls. Fluent basics signal real kitchen habits.
Tell me about a conflict with another cook during service. How was it resolved?
Keep it short: line tension is normal, you addressed it after service, and the shift got done. No drama in the retelling.
Can you work weekends, nights, and holidays?
This industry runs when others rest, so answer honestly. Reliability on the worst shifts is what earns station upgrades.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For line cooks specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List the stations you can run: grill, saute, fry, pantry, or expo.
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Include your food handler card or ServSafe certification; many states require it on day one.
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Quantify volume with covers per service or the size of the line you worked.
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Name the kitchens and cuisine styles, since a scratch kitchen reads differently than a chain.
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Mention prep skills like butchery, sauces, or baking that let you flex beyond the line.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Prep Cook
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Line Cook
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Lead Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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