Line Cook

Shukette, a high-energy, perennially busy restaurant in West Chelsea, is hiring a full-time LINE COOK with hot line experience. This position is evenings only.  Shukette, un restaurante de gran energía y siempre concurrido ubicado en West Chelsea, está contratando un/a COCINERO/A DE LÍNEA a tiempo completo con experiencia en línea caliente. Este puesto es solo para el turno de noche.

The kitchen is led by Executive Chef and Partner Ayesha Nurdjaja, whose vibrant Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and warm, gracious approach to hospitality have earned her the 2025 IACP Trailblazer Award and multiple James Beard Award nominations, including being named a finalist for "Best Chef: New York State" in 2022 and again this year, 2026.

Here, we're building something joyful, flavorful, and deeply rooted in connection — a place where the energy is real, the food is bold, and the experience is meant to feel like a warm welcome. Our menus are rooted in responsibly and locally sourced ingredients, with a strong focus on seasonality. Chef Ayesha brings a dynamic take on her favorite dishes, inspired by her extensive travels and culinary perspective. Members of our culinary team work directly with seasonal products and traditional techniques to bring these bold, vibrant flavors to life.

Position Details / Detalles del Puesto

Line Cook — Full Time / Cocinero de Línea — Tiempo Completo
Evening shifts. Spanish proficiency required.
Turnos de noche. Se requiere manejo del español.

Responsibilities / Responsabilidades

• Mastery of classic cooking techniques with grill and sauté experience.
  Dominio de técnicas clásicas de cocina, con experiencia en parrilla y sartén.
• At least one year of professional kitchen experience.
  Al menos un año de experiencia profesional en cocina.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant.
  Experiencia en un restaurante de alto volumen.
• Works with a sense of urgency and is a team player.
  Trabaja con sentido de urgencia y es un jugador de equipo.
• Understanding of NY Department of Health food safety protocols.
  Conocimiento de los protocolos de seguridad alimentaria del Departamento de Salud de NY.
• Strong communication skills; stays calm under pressure.
  Buenas habilidades de comunicación; se mantiene tranquilo bajo presión.

Benefits / Beneficios

• Paid Time Off / Tiempo libre pagado
• Transit Benefits / Beneficios de transporte
• Dining Discounts / Descuentos en comidas
• Shared Medical Plan / Plan médico compartido
• Citi Bike Membership / Membresía de Citi Bike
• Professional Career Development / Desarrollo profesional

Shukette provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

Find us at shukettenyc.com and @shukettenyc