Lead Line Cook

Join Our Kitchen Team!

We’re a team of food lovers, excited to connect with customers, serve Brooklyn's best sandwiches and prepared foods, create magnificent cheese boards, and champion small batch specialty food makers in a retail environment. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing business with room to learn, develop, and make an impact!

We’re looking for a Lead Line Cook with previous kitchen experience being part of a fast-paced, supportive kitchen.

You’ll support daily kitchen operations with a strong focus on sandwich prep and line service. You’ll work closely with the whole kitchen team to ensure everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and to a high standard and support the Kitchen Manager with ordering and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Use strong knife skills to prep, set up, and confidently run your station during busy service.
• Cook and plate menu items to recipe, quality, and presentation standards while maintaining strong timing and ticket flow.
• Work collaboratively with an energetic kitchen team.
• Understand ingredients and preparation methods to ensure consistency and accurate execution.
• Plan for and manage your shift, including station readiness and proactive communication of low pars and 86s.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards (FIFO, temperature control, allergens, clean-as-you-go).
• Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, and minimizing waste.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report maintenance or product issues as needed.
• Support teammates during peak periods and jump in where needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization while contributing to a positive, professional kitchen culture.

• Open availability with flexibility (minimum of 3 days per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays). 8 hour shifts starting at 8AM or noon.
• 1+ years of professional kitchen experience (fast casual, upscale casual, casual fine, preferred).
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Must take feedback well and show a willingness to learn and improve.
• Strong communication, ability to stay calm under pressure and work well in a team environment.
• Solid knife skills and ability to follow prep lists and recipes.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards.
• Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).
• Culinary degree is a plus.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English speaking a plus

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Ability to work at a steady pace while multitasking in limited kitchen space.
• Frequent exposure to heat, steam, refrigeration, and cleaning chemicals.
• Continuous use of knives and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs regularly.
• Occasional pushing or pulling of carts/equipment up to 250 lbs.
• Requires repetitive motions including grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Slip-resistant footwear required.

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for cross-training and advancement
• Employee meal and retail discounts

• A fun, supportive, and respectful kitchen environment
• Hands-on learning opportunities, including in pastry and cheese cre
• Room to grow your skills and take on more responsibility
• Work with a team that genuinely loves food and collaboration