Line Cook – Counter Service

Location: New York, NY 10011
Pay: Pay per hour commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time (Hourly, Shift-based)
Expected Hours: 36 - 40 per week

About Us

Counter Service is an innovative restaurant brand founded by Steve Ells, the visionary behind Chipotle, in collaboration with acclaimed Chef Andrew Black. After the success of our first location, we are expanding to three additional NYC restaurants, all serviced by our dynamic central kitchen. We are passionate about high-quality food prep, a chef-driven menu, and running a fast-paced, multi-faceted kitchen focused on fresh, daily preparation.

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Cooks to join our growing kitchen team. This role is essential to our mission of transforming quick-service dining through scratch-made, high-quality food.

What You’ll Do

• Cook alongside a team of passionate chefs, preparing fresh food from scratch daily
• Execute daily food prep using classic cooking techniques
• Follow metric-based recipes with precision using a digital scale
• Maintain strict health and sanitation standards in all food prep and kitchen operations
• Keep a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation
• Receive, store, and organize supplier deliveries
• Use kitchen technology systems to manage prep and receiving tasks
• Assist with dishwashing and equipment cleaning as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude
• 1+ year of experience cooking from scratch in a restaurant kitchen
• High-volume restaurant or commissary kitchen experience preferred
• Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of cooking methods
• Ability to prepare large batches efficiently, cleanly, and safely
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for 10+ hours, and performing frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching
• General HACCP knowledge
• Strong English communication skills (oral & written)
• Comfortable using restaurant technology systems
• Required Certifications: NYC Food Protection Certificate & NYC Food Handlers Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts
• High-volume prep cook experience

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with weekly paychecks
• Health & dental insurance (Eligibility after 90 days)
• Paid time off
• Free meals & drinks during shifts
• Career growth opportunities – work under classically trained chefs in a high-caliber kitchen
• Employee referral bonuses

Work Schedule & Locations

• Shift options:
• First shift (Example: 6 AM - 4 PM)
• Second shift (Example: 10 AM - 8 PM)
• Locations:
• 54 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011 (Primary)
• 15 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
• 315 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010

Join Our Team!

If you’re ready to be part of a chef-led, fast-growing restaurant brand dedicated to delicious, fresh food, apply today! After applying, you’ll receive an email with next steps to schedule an interview.

Counter Service, a Kernel Foods Inc brand, is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity.