126 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Line Cook

Portale Restaurant More Info

126 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Full Time • Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Expired: Feb 15, 2026

Sorry, this job expired on Feb 15, 2026. Below are other jobs that may be of interest to you.

Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

Portale Restaurant is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in the neighborhood of Chelsea led by Chef Alfred Portale, the James Beard award-winning chef and best-selling cookbook author. We are searching for talented, hardworking, team and hospitality-oriented individuals who can help us create a warm and welcoming environment that serves thoughtful and delicious food and beverage offerings. We want serious people who know how to have fun.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced restaurant professional with cooking experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants. This is an amazing opportunity to work with a really talented team of chefs. If you are serious about cooking, love food, and are eager to hone your skills, we would like to talk to you.

Job Description: Line Cook

Report to: Executive Chef

Classification: Full Time

Operations:
• Manage the station from start to finish
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure that all food products have been prepared correctly before cooking and are cooked to perfection per Portale’s recipes and standards
• Complete shift work, as assigned, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards
• Cook and prepare food for consumption by the customer and employee meals
• Clean and stock station as assigned, by the start of each shift
• Clean equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion
• Keep the floor in work or service area clean, dry, and free of debris
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and workstation
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen
• Maintain all kitchen equipment and utensils
• Maintain appropriate portion-control
• Manage proper storing temperatures according to DOH regulations
• Control and limit waste
• Follow proper rotation procedures according to DOH regulations
• Follow recipes to meet our established standards
• Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible
• Communicate problems and ideas to the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and/or Director of Operations

Essential Functions:
• Able to lift 30+ pounds
• Must have basic math skills
• Maintain friendly, helpful and positive attitude at all times
• Polished personal presentation; Grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions
• Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintains professionalism when working under stress
• Attends mandatory staff meetings
• Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards
• Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times
• Unpack, stock, & organize all items in and around the restaurant to maintain the highest level of cleanliness possible
• Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management Team
• Adhere to all HR policies and procedures

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1+ year of experience as Line Cook or similar caliber concept

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED preferred
NY Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate, preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Teamwork

Advanced Knife Skills

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Problem Solving

Accuracy

View Job Description

Other jobs you might be interested in

Award

Lead Line Cook

Borgo

Full Time • Hourly ($24.00 - $28.00)

The Marlow Collective

New York, NY • Upscale Casual

Job is saved!

Line Cook

Portale RestaurantMore Info

Required Years of Experience

Job Details

Compensation Details

Required Skills

Other jobs you might be interested in

Portale Restaurant

CULINARY AGENTS

BUSINESS

JOIN THE INDUSTRY NETWORK

Log in

Portale Restaurant More Info