Line Cook – Opening Team
Urban Hearth is hiring dedicated and passionate line cooks to join our June 2026 opening team. After ten years in operation, we are moving to a newly designed space in Inman Square.
We’ve built our reputation around thoughtful, seasonal cooking and a deep connection to the farms and producers we work with. As we transition from our intimate North Cambridge space into a larger, purpose-built restaurant, we are growing our team and expanding what we’re able to do, while staying grounded in the values that have always guided us.
Led by James Beard–nominated chef Erin Miller and recently included in the 2026 Michelin Guide, Urban Hearth is known for innovative, hyper-seasonal cuisine rooted in local sourcing, sustainability, and thoughtful hospitality. Our kitchen is open and our team is small by design - fostering collaborative work and open, authentic dialogue with our diners. We care about how things are made, how we work together, and how we continue to improve. We’re looking for cooks who take their craft seriously, who are curious and engaged, and who want to be part of a kitchen where learning, mentorship, and high standards are part of the everyday rhythm of the job.
Role Overview
Line cooks play a vital role in daily kitchen operations: executing prep and service with precision, maintaining high standards of organization and cleanliness, and contributing to the creative, detail-oriented work that defines our food.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrep & Production
- Execute daily prep with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
- Follow recipes and techniques while maintaining consistency and quality
- Produce mise en place for service, tasting menus, and events
- Assist with fabrication, sauces, stocks, doughs, vegetables, and preservation
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and food safety across all work areas
Service
- Set up and maintain a clean, organized station
- Prepare and cook dishes to established standards and chef guidance
- Work collaboratively to ensure smooth pacing and communication during service
- Adapt to menu changes, specials, and tasting formats with precision
- Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards
Craft & Standards
- Support a hyper-seasonal, scratch-based approach to cooking
- Demonstrate consistency and care in all aspects of execution
- Engage with the work through curiosity, discipline, and pride
- Contribute to menu development and special projects as needed
Team & Communication
- Communicate clearly about needs, priorities, and product quality
- Work collaboratively to support overall kitchen flow
- Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture
- Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and accountability
Qualifications
- Culinary degree or 2+ years of relevant kitchen experience (fine dining or scratch kitchens preferred), including at least 1 year on the line
- Strong knife skills and solid foundational cooking techniques
- Ability to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Calm, focused, and effective under pressure
- Commitment to consistency, precision, cleanliness, and food safety
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a mentorship-driven kitchen
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfort working in a physically demanding kitchen environment
About Urban Hearth
Urban Hearth is an inclusive workplace that values diversity, creativity, and the wide range of perspectives our team brings. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, and benefits for full-time employees. We are a small but highly skilled team committed to kindness, craft, and continual growth.
To Apply
Please send a resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest to [email protected]
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