Line Cook

「LINE COOK — [Meimei’s]

143 Orchard St, New York, NY · Full Time · Hourly ($22.00–$26.00, based on experience) · 

About Us

Meimei’s is a contemporary Chinese bistro opening in the Lower East Side this December. We want to cook great food, build a strong team, and have fun while we work hard together.

Expectations

• Work an assigned station, preparing, cooking and plating dishes to our recipes and standards
• Understand the ingredients and techniques on your station
• Complete daily mise en place
• Calm and focus during service
• Clear communication with both your chefs and fellow team members
• A team first mentality– supporting new cooks, helping across stations, and continuing to push yourself 
• Cook family meal
• Work with the chef team on menu development and tastings

What You Bring

• 1+ years as a line cook in a full-service kitchen
• A strong sense of urgency
• Organization and attention to details
• Strong knife skills and a solid foundation in cooking technique
• Openness to feedback and real curiosity about food
• Availability for nights, weekends and our busiest days: October through late December, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day weekend, Chinese New Years and private events
• Ability to stand and walk for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs

How We Work

• Same respect for everyone. Dishwasher, porter, cook or chef, everyone gets the same respect. Service gets loud, but insults and thrown pans never happen here. We critique the plate, not the person.
• Precision is the standard. Clean as you go, and taste everything before it goes out. Label, date and rotate. Allergy tickets get a clean board, a clean knife, fresh gloves and a check with expo.
• Mistakes lead to growth. Honest mistakes get coaching, not punishment. The only real mistake is covering one up.
• Speak up. If something’s wrong, tell the chef or owner. You’ll never get in trouble for raising a concern in good faith.

What We Offer

• 5 days PTO (Paid Time Off) a year after 1 year of employment with the company
• Health insurance
• Daily family meal
• Dining discounts 
• Mentorship and cross-training across stations, with a clear path to advancement within the hospitality group.

How to Apply
Send your resume through Culinary Agents.

Or email:  [email protected]

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. 

Meimei’s is an equal opportunity employer.