Catering Line Cook

Cuisine Boulud New York is an exclusive catering partnership between The Dinex Group, founded by Chef Daniel Boulud, and Lifeworks. Inspired by Chef Daniel Boulud’s culinary vision and commitment to excellence, Cuisine Boulud delivers exceptional dining experiences for a variety of events.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our culinary team. This role is essential to the success of our kitchen operations, ensuring ingredients are properly prepared, organized, and ready for service and large-scale event production.

Working closely with our Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and fellow team members, you will help maintain the high standards of food quality, consistency, and organization that define Cuisine Boulud.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare produce, meat, poultry, and seafood according to recipes, specifications, and production needs.
• Support high-volume food preparation, event production, and pack-out operations.
• Ensure ingredients are properly labeled, stored, rotated, and handled according to food safety standards.
• Maintain consistent food quality and production standards established by the culinary leadership team.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized throughout each shift.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and teammates to meet production schedules and changing event needs.
• Work independently when needed while following established recipes, procedures, and direction from culinary leadership.
• Adapt to changing priorities and additional assignments as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chefs.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of professional kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of ingredient preparation techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, proper storage, and product rotation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to work daytime and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.