Line Cook

CopperLeaf Bakery is seeking a reliable, skilled Line/Prep Cook to join our savory kitchen team to provide weekend prep/cooking support as well as catering gigs.

We are a busy, all-day bakery café serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Our menu focuses on elevated sandwiches, seasonal toasts, composed salads, and brunch-driven plates executed with consistency and speed.

We are looking for a cook who works with urgency, maintains a clean and organized station, and takes pride in executing recipes precisely.
Ability to communicate in and understand English proficiently is required for this job.

• Execute breakfast, lunch, and aperitivo hour service with consistency and efficiency

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipe standards

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station

• Follow daily prep lists and communicate low inventory

• Work collaboratively during peak service

• Uphold NYC food safety and sanitation standards

• 1+ years experience as a line cook in a professional kitchen

• Strong knife skills

• Ability to follow recipes and plating accurately

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment

• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

• Weekend availability required

This is a hands-on line cook position. We value consistency, professionalism, and accountability. Familiarity with a variety of cuisines is a major plus.

$18–$21/hour based on experience, skill level, and seriousness
This is for a position that is up to 30 hours.
Mornings, evenings, and weekend availability required

CopperLeaf Bakery is building a strong team as we grow and expand. We are looking for cooks who want to be part of a disciplined, high-quality kitchen environment.