Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Location: DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00 PM to close
Position: Full-Time
Compensation: $20/hr
Don’t Matter is looking for a reliable, experienced Cook to join our kitchen team Wednesday through Sunday.
Our kitchen is a small, hands-on operation and may be staffed by one cook for portions of service, so we’re looking for someone who is confident working independently, organized under pressure, and capable of taking ownership of the kitchen.
This position will work closely with and support our Lead Cook, coming in during our busiest evening hours, helping execute service, closing the kitchen properly, and setting the team up for the following day.
The Role-
Support the Lead Cook and overall kitchen operation
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Independently execute the food menu during service when needed
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Help manage the kitchen through busy evening and late-night periods
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Maintain consistency, quality, speed, and presentation
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Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and properly stocked throughout service
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Assist with prep and mise en place
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Take ownership of closing procedures and kitchen breakdown
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Properly label, store, rotate, and secure food
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Restock and complete necessary prep for the following day
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Communicate inventory, prep needs, equipment issues, and product concerns to the Lead Cook
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Ensure the kitchen is clean, stocked, organized, and ready for the next service
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Follow all food safety, sanitation, and NYC DOH standards
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Previous restaurant, bar, lounge, or high-volume kitchen experience
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Comfortable operating a small kitchen independently
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Strong cooking fundamentals and ability to execute multiple menu items efficiently
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Able to stay organized and composed during busy service
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Comfortable taking direction from and supporting the Lead Cook
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Reliable, punctual, clean, and detail-oriented
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Takes ownership and solves problems without needing constant supervision
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Comfortable with late-night service and closing
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Available Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 PM through close
What Success Looks Like
You can confidently step into the kitchen during our busiest hours, support the Lead Cook, and run the kitchen independently when needed.
You help us finish service strong and leave the kitchen clean, stocked, prepped, and completely ready for the next day.
We’re looking for someone dependable who treats the kitchen like their own and takes pride in both the food going out and the condition of the kitchen at the end of the night.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00)
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Teamwork
Problem Solving Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Ability to Follow Instructions
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