Evening Line Cooks & Prep Cooks

CUT by Wolfang Puck | NY
99 Church St
New York, NY 10007, USA

Description
PM Line Cook - Must be available for evening shifts

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, where exceptional ingredients, precision technique, and thoughtful hospitality come together in the heart of Manhattan. As a flagship concept of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, CUT offers more than a job—it provides the opportunity to build a career within a chef-driven environment that values craft, discipline, mentorship, and continuous growth.

What We Offer

Competitive pay and benefits package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Dining Discounts

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Career advancement within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

Psy: $23 - $27 / hour

Job Summary
The Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting menu items with precision and consistency while upholding the exacting standards of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group . This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen.

Essential Job Functions

Execute food preparation and cooking according to CUT and Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards

Maintain proper food storage, handling, labeling, and rotation procedures

Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation meet fine dining expectations

Follow daily production schedules and prep lists

Prepare meats, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, and fruits

Monitor cooking temperatures and proper cooling procedures

Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment

Stock and maintain adequate food supplies to support service

Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards

Safely lift and move equipment and supplies as needed

Comply with all local, state, federal, and company food safety guidelines

Qualifications
To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to carry out each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Must be available to work evening shifts.

Education
High School diploma or GED required

Required Experience
Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience , or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures

Experience working in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment

Preferred Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Conversational English proficiency

Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Solid knife skills and attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards

Commitment to food quality, consistency, and cleanliness

Tilting steam kettles and braising skillets

Pressureless steamers

Deep fryers

Convection, rotary, and mobile ovens

Griddles, burners, and salamanders

Buffalo choppers, electric mixers and slicers

Scales and woks

Equal Opportunity
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.

Required Skills

Food styling & plating: Intermediate

Fine Dining: Advanced

Food Safety Knowledge and Compliance: Expert

Culinary Arts: Advanced

Behaviors

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Experience Required

2 years

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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