Lobster Cook

About the role

We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof. Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality food, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market. We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $19.00/hr
• Paid breaks
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan w/ company match
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Program - $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire
• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family
• Opportunities for advancement

About You

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

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepares mise-en-place for workstation
• Maintains accurate prep lists
• Maintains ice, lobster inventory and supplies in section
• Inspects ingredients for quality-control
• Presents excellent food for service
• Interacts with guests in a professional and welcoming manner
• Cooks pick-ups with servers and cooks
• Communicates with the lobster team during and after service
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and maintains designated cooler space
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience of restaurant hospitality
• 1+ yr professional kitchen experience
• Willingness to learn and retain knowledge
• Good time management and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines
• Understanding of NYC health department codes

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional kitchen environment. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment including knives and appliances. Kitchen is small and efficient, and temperatures may be high. The workspace is on two levels and ability to use stairs is required.

Essential Functions of the Job

• While performing the duties of this job, it is required to stand for several hours at a time; walk; sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move kitchen products and supplies, up to 40 pounds.
• This position regularly requires evening and weekend work.
• This is a full-time (occasionally part-time), FLSA non-exempt hourly position in the Kitchen at Chelsea Market at 75 9th Avenue.