Line Cook - Playwright Celtic Pub - New York

Position Summary Orbital Kitchens is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Pasta Cook to prepare made-to-order pasta dishes and support menu items across our restaurant brands. This role requires strong station organization, consistent recipe execution, and the ability to manage multiple orders in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining food quality, accuracy, and speed. Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, sauce, finish, and package pasta dishes and other assigned menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, ticket modifiers, and brand standards., • Cook pasta to the required doneness and maintain consistent sauce texture, seasoning, temperature, and presentation., • Manage multiple orders through the Kitchen Display System (KDS), coordinating timing with other stations to meet ticket-time expectations., • Check each order for accuracy, modifications, portion size, and packaging before handoff., • Set up and maintain station mise en place, including pasta, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and garnishes., • Follow prep lists, par levels, and opening and closing checklists to keep the station stocked and service-ready., • Follow food-safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures, including proper temperature control and prevention of cross-contamination., • Label, date, rotate, and store ingredients using first-in, first-out (FIFO) standards., • Keep the station, equipment, utensils, and surrounding work areas clean and organized throughout the shift., • Communicate shortages, prep needs, quality concerns, ticket delays, and equipment issues promptly to kitchen leadership., • Minimize waste through accurate portioning, proper storage, and careful product handling., • Support other stations and restaurant brands as directed during high-volume periods. Qualifications • Previous experience as a pasta cook, line cook, prep cook, or high-volume hot-station cook is preferred., • Familiarity with pasta preparation, sauce finishing, and sauté techniques is preferred., • Ability to work quickly and accurately while managing multiple orders., • Working knowledge of recipe execution, portion control, food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness., • Ability to read and follow KDS tickets, recipes, and build charts, prep lists, and leadership direction., • Reliable, punctual, organized, receptive to feedback, and committed to teamwork., • Ability to stand for extended periods and safely work around hot equipment, steam, and sharp tools.

Line Cook (PM and Weekend Availability) – East Village | Stable Hours | Growth Opportunity Veselka – busy, established Ukrainian restaurant in East Village is looking for a reliable line cook. Schedule: PM Shifts: Monday-Friday 4 PM-12 AM Weekend: Saturday-Sunday 7 AM-3 PM Saturday-Sunday 3 PM-11 PM Flexible scheduling across PM and Weekend shifts. Perfect for someone looking for consistent hours and the opportunity to grow in a high-volume kitchen. What you’ll do: • Prepare food to order (dine-in & takeout), • Work across different stations depending on shift, • Support team during busy brunch and dinner service, • Focus on consistency, speed, and quality What we’re looking for: • Line cook experience, • Ability to work clean and organized, • Flexibility with schedule (AM/PM/weekends), • Reliable and on time What we offer: • $19–$22/hour, • Stable schedule every week, • Supportive team, • Opportunity to transition into a full-time line cook position - many of our full-time cooks started part-time. If you’ve worked in busy kitchens and want consistent hours with growth potential - this is a good fit.

Down the Chimney is hiring for the 2026 holiday season at Bryant Park! Positions are available for both part-time and full-time work during the season, which starts on October 28, 2026 and ends on January 3, 2027. Key Responsibilities: • Handling dough, • Baking chimney cakes in our rotating oven, • Maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen setup, • Handling orders, • Making hot drinks, • Receiving deliveries, • Keeping the shop organized and working with food protocols Qualifications: • Prior experience in food service., • Food Handler's Certificate required (can be obtained before your start date if you don't already have one)., • Team player and good communication skills, • Thrives in a busy, high-energy environment and enjoys being hands-on., • Comfortable working on your feet in our shop setup at Bryant Park., • Available to work weekends and through the holidays, • F-04 FDNY Certification (we will guide you on how to obtain this) If that sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you!

The Sushi Chef is a self-starter and team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and can handle a high volume of orders. Requirements: • Ability to follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all items from Sushi production, including but not limited to Maki, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Poke, and Crudo., • Ability to perform a variety of fish fabrication techniques, • Ability to maintain the highest standards of Food Safety and Sanitation practices with attention to detail, • Cutting, chopping, slicing, and fileting different types of produce/proteins (especially different types of fish), • Skills, Abilities, and Experience:, • 3+ years of work in a Sushi restaurant, • Ability to prepare fish (fishmonger, fish butchery)., • Previous New York restaurant experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Education/Credentials: • NYC Food Protection Course Certification (preferred) Hours Needed: • We are looking for AM shifts: 9/10 am -6 pm, • We are looking for PM shifts: 6 pm -2 am/3 am Orbital Kitchens is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.

Now Hiring: Kitchen Team Members 📍 Yummy Cheese Pasta – New York City Join the team behind one of NYC’s most exciting pasta concepts! At Yummy Cheese Pasta, we’re all about fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and unforgettable guest experiences. We’re looking for passionate, hardworking kitchen team members to grow with us. Position Overview: We are hiring reliable and motivated individuals for our kitchen team. Whether you’re experienced or eager to learn, we want people who bring energy, discipline, and a love for food. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and quality standards, • Assist in pasta preparation and daily kitchen prep, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, • Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Support team members to ensure smooth service Qualifications: • Previous kitchen experience is a plus (but not required), • Strong work ethic and positive attitude, • Ability to work under pressure, • Team player with good communication skills, • Availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends What We Offer: • Competitive pay, • Friendly and supportive team environment, • Opportunity for growth within the company, • Staff meals, • Be part of a unique and fast-growing NYC food concept If you’re passionate about food and want to be part of something exciting, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and become part of the Yummy Cheese Pasta family.

Chef / Experienced Cook — French-Inspired Tea Room | Manhattan The Parisian Tea Room, an elegant French-inspired restaurant and afternoon tea experience in Manhattan, is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to join our culinary team. We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in beautiful food, fresh high-quality ingredients, consistency, cleanliness and presentation. Our menu includes breakfast and brunch dishes, soups, salads, French-inspired sandwiches, afternoon tea, pastries and desserts. The ideal candidate has professional restaurant or café experience and understands that presentation is just as important as preparation. Experience with French or European cuisine, upscale cafés, pastry, brunch, or fine dining is strongly preferred. Responsibilities include preparing dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards, maintaining an exceptionally clean and organized kitchen, managing food preparation and inventory responsibly, minimizing waste, and working respectfully and professionally with our front-of-house team. We are especially interested in a culinary professional who can also bring ideas to the kitchen as we expand our menu with fresh, seasonal and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Requirements: Minimum 2–3 years of professional restaurant kitchen experience preferred. NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus. Reliability, professionalism, cleanliness and attention to detail are essential. Please apply only if you have relevant professional culinary experience. Include your résumé and a brief description of your cooking background and specialties. The Parisian Tea Room French inspiration • Beautiful food • A little Paris in Manhattan 🇫🇷

Position Summary We are looking for an experienced PM Cook / Wok Cook to prepare food, run the kitchen line, and support closing operations. The ideal candidate has strong wok experience and is reliable, fast, clean, and comfortable working in a busy fast-casual restaurant. Responsibilities · Prepare and cook menu items according to restaurant recipes, portions, and quality standards. · Cook proteins, vegetables, noodles, and sauces using wok techniques as needed. · Set up and maintain the PM line with proper mise en place, labeling, and restocking. · Maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards. · Complete closing duties, including breakdown, cleaning, labeling, and end-of-shift restock. · Communicate low stock, quality issues, or equipment problems to the manager. · Support teammates with prep, packing, dishwashing, cleaning, and other tasks as needed. Qualifications · 1-2 years of kitchen, line cook, prep cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience required. · Wok cooking experience required; Asian cuisine experience preferred. · Must be available Saturday and Sunday nights, plus 2-3 weekday nights. · Reliable, responsible, punctual, and comfortable working PM/closing shifts. · Able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality. · Hands-on team player willing to support other stations when needed. · NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus, but not required.

Harlem Shake is looking for an experienced and dependable Line Cook to join our kitchen team at our Harlem location. Our line cooks work in a busy, fast-paced kitchen preparing burgers, fries, chicken, shakes, and other menu items according to Harlem Shake recipes and quality standards. This position requires speed, accuracy, teamwork, and strong attention to food safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and guest requests, • Work assigned stations, including grill, fry, assembly, prep, and other kitchen areas as needed, • Make sure every order is prepared accurately, safely, and within the expected ticket time, • Complete daily food preparation, including batching, portioning, labeling, and stocking, • Follow FIFO procedures and properly rotate all food products, • Check food quality, freshness, temperatures, labels, and expiration dates, • Follow NYC Department of Health food-storage and sanitation requirements, • Prevent cross-contamination and follow all allergen procedures, • Keep stations stocked, clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift, • Complete opening, shift-change, and closing checklists, • Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, storage areas, and assigned stations, • Properly record food waste and communicate low-stock items to the manager, • Follow manager and shift-lead instructions, • Assist other team members during busy periods, • Cross-train and complete prep, dishwashing, cleaning, or other kitchen responsibilities when needed, • Follow all Harlem Shake recipes, policies, safety procedures, and workplace standards Qualifications: • Previous line-cook, grill-cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience is strongly preferred, • Comfortable working in a high-volume and fast-paced kitchen, • Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures, • Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, • Dependable, punctual, productive, and able to work well with a team, • Able to communicate clearly with managers and coworkers, • Willing to learn different kitchen stations and accept coaching, • Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude, • Must be available for scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Physical Requirements: • Able to stand and move throughout the entire shift, • Able to work around grills, fryers, heat, steam, and other kitchen equipment, • Able to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive tasks, • Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, • Able to work safely in hot, busy, and sometimes confined kitchen areas Job Types: Full-time and part-time Pay: $15–$18 per hour plus tips Location: Harlem Shake, 100 W. 124th Street, New York, NY 10027 Benefits may include a flexible schedule, paid vacation, and 401(k) eligibility.