Line Cook

Line CookHillside Provisions is a family-owned café and restaurant opening in Fall 2026 in West Harrison, NY. We will offer exceptional craft coffee alongside morning, daytime, and evening services, aiming to create a new level of dining experience in Westchester County. We are seeking to hire all BOH positions, across all stations—including Saucier/Proteins, Entremetier/Hot Line, Garde Manger/Pastry, and Café/Daytime Line, Prep Cooks, Dishwasher, Porter.This role is ideal for dedicated folks who take pride in scratch cooking, value kitchen cleanliness and organization, and thrive in a structured, calm, and collaborative environment.Our culinary core values are quality, consistency, and integrity. Our internal emphasis is preparedness & process, teamwork, and accountability. We intend to deliver food that is thoughtful, intentional, and refined, while maintaining a kitchen environment that is focused, respectful, collaborative, and calm.Responsibilities include owning station prep, setup, service execution, and breakdown across assigned stations. Executing food to established standards for recipe accuracy, doneness, seasoning, portioning, and visual plating. Managing station pars and daily prep lists to ensure complete readiness before service starts. Maintaining clear, professional communication with the expediter/pass and neighboring stations during peak service. Labeling, dating, storing, and rotating all prepared food and raw ingredients using proper FIFO standards. Minimizing food waste through proper trimming techniques, yield awareness, and portion control. Keeping stations, cutting boards, reach-ins, and shared kitchen areas clean, organized, and sanitary at all times. Following all health department (DOH) regulations, temperature controls, and internal kitchen safety SOPs. Communicating low pars, ingredient shortages, or equipment maintenance issues promptly to the Chef. Assisting with receiving, inspecting, and storing food deliveries as needed. Supporting teammates with prep projects or cross-station coverage during busy rushes.Qualifications include 1–3+ years of professional kitchen cooking experience in a scratch-cooking, high-standard restaurant or café. Strong knife skills, foundational cooking techniques, and solid station organization habits. Ability to read and execute standardized recipes with consistency and precision. Strong timing and multitasking ability under fast-paced service pressure. Clear verbal communication skills with a coachable, team-oriented mindset. Food Protection Certificate preferred. Experience opening a new kitchen is a plus!Personal attributes include pride in one's own work, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Passion for great food, hospitality, and continuous culinary learning. Punctual, dependable, and accountable on daily shifts. Calm demeanor and positive attitude under high-volume pressure. Openness to feedback and commitment to team success. Thrives in environments where standards are high and details matter.Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand and move for 8+ hours per shift, up to 5 days a week. Comfortable working in close proximity to others in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, grasp, and move efficiently across all kitchen line stations.Environment & schedule includes a fast-paced, detail-oriented atmosphere focused on excellence. Full-time and part-time positions available (AM Café/Prep, Mid-day, and PM Dinner service). Weekend and non-major holiday availability required.Hillside Provisions is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $26.00)Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off