Schedule
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayShifts: Day, Night
Must be available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Prep/Line Cook (Hybrid)
Highball LTD | New York, NY
Employment Status: Part-Time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: 2–3 shifts per week, depending on business needs
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Reports To: General Manager
Availability Requirements
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Required: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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Preferred: Monday and Friday.
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Must be flexible to work evening shifts, high-volume service, and private events.
About Highball
Highball LTD is the newest project from the team behind PDT (Please Don't Tell), Mixteca, and Kees. Located on the 11th floor in Midtown Manhattan, Highball celebrates classic cocktails with a nod to the golden age of train travel.
Position Summary
Hospitality is a team effort at Highball.
We are seeking a dependable, organized, and team-oriented Prep Cook to support both our kitchen and beverage programs. This position includes food and bar preparation, with shifts that may transition directly from prep into active kitchen service during high-volume nights and private events.
The Prep Cook will be trained as a Line Cook and expected to assist with cooking, plating, and service execution as business needs require.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare food ingredients, cocktail garnishes, mixers, and other bar components.
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Follow established recipes, portioning, and quality standards.
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Transition from prep duties into line cook responsibilities during high-volume service and events.
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Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked workstations.
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Follow food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage procedures.
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Assist with inventory, dishwashing, and general kitchen operations.
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Support kitchen and bar teams wherever needed.
Qualifications
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Previous professional kitchen experience preferred.
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Strong knife skills and basic cooking knowledge.
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Organized, reliable, efficient, and detail-oriented.
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Positive attitude and team-first mentality.
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Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
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Willingness to train and work as a Line Cook.
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Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
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Must be available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
This is a hands-on, flexible position combining food prep, bar prep, and active kitchen service during high-volume shifts and private events.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $21.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits
Required Skills
Teamwork
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Adaptability
Collaboration With Kitchen and Bar Teams
Attention to Detail
Adaptability to Changing Business Needs
Time Management
Time Management Skills
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Highball Ltd is the newest project from the team behind the iconic East Village speakeasy, PDT (Please Don’t Tell). It celebrates classic cocktails with a stylistic nod to the golden age of train travel. It takes its name from both the beloved drink as well as train signals known as highballs.
Jeff Bell is the managing partner of the award-winning PDT (Please Don’t Tell) in the East Village, and Kees and Mixteca in the West Village. With Highball Ltd he’s embracing an earlier era of luxury train travel while bringing perfectly executed cocktails to a new neighborhood, along with his partners at Apres Cru Hospitality.
The journey to Highball Ltd is just as exciting as the destination. Guests enter on 3rd Avenue through the building’s freight elevator, to reach the 11th floor. Look for the red light!
