Hot Line Cook

About the Role

We are seeking a skillful, professional, and dedicated HOT LINE COOK to join our team at Lobster Place Seafood Hall, a unique and beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar. Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality food, and human-centered hospitality make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market. We pride ourselves on a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

About Us

We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974. Our workplace is positive, welcoming, and fast-paced, offering highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and a supportive team of chefs and teammates.

About You

You take pride in making great food and value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you. You want to learn, grow, and balance your personal life with a good-paying job.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $23.00/hr
• Paid breaks
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (in addition to Paid Sick Leave)
• Employee Discounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Program - $600 Bonus for successful referrals
• Employee Assistance Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works all stations on the HOT LINE
• Can work all cold stations and assist in prep
• Prepares mise-en-place for workstation on the kitchen line
• Maintains accurate prep lists
• Inspects and tastes all ingredients for quality control
• Presents excellent food for service
• Coordinates pick-ups and plating with other cooks and Chefs
• Communicates with Chefs and other cooks before, during, and after service
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and maintains designated cooler space
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience of restaurant hospitality and fine dining
• 1-2+ years professional kitchen experience
• Owns sharp knives and kitchen tools
• Willingness to learn and retain knowledge
• Good time management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines
• Understanding of NYC health department codes

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional kitchen environment with standard kitchen equipment, including knives and appliances. The kitchen is small and efficient, with potentially high temperatures. The workspace is on two levels, requiring the ability to use stairs.

Essential Functions

• Stand for several hours at a time
• Walk and sit occasionally
• Lift or move kitchen products and supplies up to 40 pounds

Days and hours of work vary, generally assigned as a 40-hour per week schedule, including evenings and weekends. This is a full-time (occasionally part-time), FLSA non-exempt hourly position at Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue.