Line Cook

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, where exceptional ingredients, precision technique, and thoughtful hospitality come together in the heart of Manhattan. As a flagship concept of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, CUT offers more than a job—it provides the opportunity to build a career within a chef-driven environment that values craft, discipline, mentorship, and continuous growth.  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Employee Dining Discounts

• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

• Career advancement within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

Job Summary:

Shifts for this role start at 5:30am. The Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting menu items with precision and consistency while upholding the exacting standards of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute food preparation and cooking according to CUT and Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards

• Maintain proper food storage, handling, labeling, and rotation procedures

• Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation meet fine dining expectations

• Follow daily production schedules and prep lists

• Prepare meats, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, and fruits, including:

  • Washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding

  • Weighing and measuring ingredients

  • Mixing, stirring, whipping, breading, and other preparation methods

  • Cooking techniques including sautéing, roasting, braising, grilling, frying, baking, steaming, poaching, and broiling

• Monitor cooking temperatures and proper cooling procedures

• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment

• Stock and maintain adequate food supplies to support service

• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards

• Safely lift and move equipment and supplies as needed

• Comply with all local, state, federal, and company food safety guidelines

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to carry out each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures

• Experience working in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment

Preferred Experience

• Previous fine dining line cook experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Conversational English proficiency

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Solid knife skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards

• Commitment to food quality, consistency, and cleanliness

Equipment Proficiency (Preferred)

• Pasta machines

• Tilting steam kettles and braising skillets

• Pressureless steamers

• Deep fryers

• Convection, rotary, and mobile ovens

• Griddles, burners, and salamanders

• Buffalo choppers, electric mixers and slicers

• Scales and woks

Disclaimer: Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.