Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
ABOUT US
Cafe Jolie Laide is a new 38-seat café at 205 E 42nd Street, one block from Grand Central, opening November 2026. We are a scratch kitchen: breads, ferments, pastry and a seasonal menu, cooked on plancha, induction and a Rational combi oven in an open kitchen. Day service runs 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 7 days a week. Evening service to follow.
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Line Cook runs the day line from 8:00 AM to close: cooks and plates every order to spec, owns the hot sandwiches and the finished pastry, runs the lunch rush and leaves the line clean by 4:00 PM. Reports to the Executive Chef and the Sous Chef.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Line check at 8:00 AM: taste, temperatures, mise en place
• Count the portions of every dish before and after service
• Cook and plate sandwiches to recipe spec
• Tell the Chef or Sous Chef when any dish reaches 5 portions or fewer
• Run the lunch tail and have the line clean by 4:00 PM; write the shift report
QUALIFICATIONS
• NYC Food Protection Certificate: required
• 3+ years as a line cook; experience leading a station or a shift
• Eggs, plancha/griddle, hot sandwiches
• Pastry finishing (glazing, filling, decorating) is a plus
• Rational Combi experience a plus
• Comfortable working in an open kitchen in view of guests
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand for the full shift, work in heat, lift up to 50 lb.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($26.00 - $28.00)
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure During Busy Service Times
Attention to Detail in Cooking and Plating
Time Management Skills to Ensure Timely Service
Team Collaboration With Chefs and Kitchen Staff
Strong Communication Skills to Report to Chefs
Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Organization in the Kitchen
Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene Practices
Problem Solving Skills to Address Issues During Service
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