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About the Role

As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail.

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu
• Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall station remains clean and organized
• Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication
• Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders
• Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow

Requirements

• 1+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant, or similar experience
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Experience Level

• 1+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $20 - $25/hour

Benefits

• Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
• A matched 401(k) plan
• Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund
• A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration

About the Company

• Union Square Cafe’s seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California.
• Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years.
• In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985.
• Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment.
• Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times.
• At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.
• We believe our people are our greatest ingredient.
• Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth.

Equal Opportunity

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake