Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
$21 – $24 per hour | Full-time, Hourly
About CosmeCosme is Chef Enrique Olvera’s contemporary Mexican restaurant in New York’s Flatiron District. Our kitchen works with seasonal, local ingredients and a deep respect for Mexican tradition, cooked with precision and served with genuine hospitality. Cosme has been named among The World’s 50 Best Restaurants several times, reaching No. 23 in 2019, and was a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. We’re looking for a Line Cook who wants to grow with a team that cares about craft, consistency, and each other.
The RoleReporting to Executive Chef Daniel Guzman, the Line Cook executes Cosme’s menu with precision and consistency, preparing every dish to our recipes, techniques, portions, and presentation standards at the pace service demands. You’ll run your own station, work closely with the culinary team, and help build a kitchen grounded in teamwork, accountability, and culinary excellence.
What You’ll Do- Prepare and plate dishes for dinner service following recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines
- Set up, stock, and break down your station so it’s organized and service-ready
- Manage multiple tickets and execute dishes with the right timing and sequence
- Monitor seasoning, temperature, texture, and portioning on every plate
- Communicate clearly with the team about orders, modifications, shortages, and quality concerns
- Follow food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and allergen protocols
- Support other stations and the culinary team during busy service
- Experience working a station in a professional kitchen; fine dining experience preferred
- Solid cooking fundamentals: knife skills, mise en place, seasoning, and plating
- Ability to follow recipes and standards accurately, every time
- Calm, efficient work under pressure without cutting corners on quality or safety
- Strong organization, reliability, and attention to detail
- A team-first attitude and a drive to keep improving
- Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays
- Food Handler’s certification as required
- Health / dental / vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Family Meal
- Service recognition awards
- Education reimbursement
- Room to grow within the Casamata restaurant group
Standing for extended periods, repetitive prep and cooking tasks, lifting and carrying kitchen supplies, and safely handling knives, hot surfaces, and equipment.
Join Our TeamIf you love cooking and want to grow with a team that cares about every plate, we’d love to meet you. Questions about the role? Reach us at [email protected].
Cosme is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k
Required Skills
Ability to Manage Time Effectively
Strong Communication Skills
Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment
Commitment to Food Safety and Sanitation
Collaboration With Team Members
Problem Solving Skills
ability to handle constructive criticism
Creativity in Food Presentation
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As world-renowned Chef Enrique Olvera’s first American foray, Cosme, in the Flatiron District, serves contemporary dishes inspired by Mexican cuisine that artfully adapt to using local ingredients.
The menu is designed for shared plates of botanas, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages guests to order spontaneously and let conversations linger. In addition to the main dining room, Cosme also encompasses a bar room, as well as a private dining room for up to 12 guests.
Named after a market in Mexico City where Olvera’s grandfather took him as a child, Cosme evokes a strong sense of place. The restaurant embraces its “New Yorkness” by offering dishes created with a Mexican framework and soul but adapted with local and seasonal ingredients.
Cosme provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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