Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
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.
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Creativity in Food Preparation
Strong Work Ethic
effective communication with team members
Ability to Multitask
Attention to Cleanliness and Organization
Willingness to Learn and Adapt
Customer Service Orientation
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Counter Service is an exciting new 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 now expanding to three additional restaurants in NYC. We are passionate about serving high-quality, chef-driven food in a fast-paced, welcoming environment.
