Cheese Line Cook

NYC Food Hall | 802000
New York, NY 10018, USA

LINE COOK

Pick & Cheese – Shaver Food Hall | New York, NY

HOURLY RANGE:$18-22

ABOUT PICK & CHEESE
Pick & Cheese is the world’s first cheese conveyor belt restaurant. It is a fun, modern twist on British dining that invites guests to explore and discover incredible British cheeses paired with hand-picked wines and small plates. Our mission is to make British cheese accessible, exciting, andworth celebrating daily.

Now proudly part of Shaver Food Hall — a one-of-a-kind culinary destination where New York’s creativity meets global flavors —we’relooking for passionate, energetic, and hospitality-driven individuals to join our opening team.

THE ROLE

As a Kitchen Team Member,you’llplay a vital role in delivering the Pick & Cheese experience — preparing, plating, and serving dishes thatshowcaseour incredible British cheeses.

You’lluphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety, working collaboratively with the kitchen and service teams to keep the conveyor stocked and the energy flowing. Thishands-on, fast-paced role blends precision, teamwork, and creativity in every service.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Food Service

• In consultation with managers,maintain an appropriate volumeof plates on the conveyor belt at all times, proactively responding to peak/off-peak service times.
• Monitor the length of time dishes are on the conveyor belt during quieter services, ensuring this does not exceed health & safety regulations.
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of menu items, specials, and ingredients, and be able to explain these to other staff members.
• Prepare and serve dishes, following company recipes and ensuring quality and presentation standards are met.
• Respond to customer queries positively and politely.
• Continuously develop knowledge of British cheese, including provenance, milk treatment, rennet type,and proper care of produce.
• Be aware of allergy information across all menu items, providing recommendations or alternatives where necessary.
• Help toensureservice is as smooth and continuous as possible.
• Monitorportionand waste control, following existing control measures.
• Keep your section clean and tidy throughout service.
• Receive deliveries andmaintainthe correct food storage, following
  
  First In First  Out stock rotation protocol.
• Inform senior staff of stockthat needs to be ordered from suppliers in a timely manner, using any existing systems.
• Support senior staff in creating andmaintaininga positive, calm working environment, cooperating with all staff members and teams throughout the restaurant.
• Communicate any service-related issues to senior staff promptly.

Personal

• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• Look after yourallocateduniform, ensuring itremainspresentable.
• Maintain a proactive attitude and use your initiative whilst working, helping other team members when time allows.

Health & Safety

• Maintain rigorous standards of hygiene, cleanliness,and safety.
• Encourage safe working habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Complete daily temperature records and daily and weekly health & safety checklists.
• Ensure all H&S policies and practices, including HACCP,are adhered to.
• Dispose of waste according to company guidelines.
• Familiarize yourself with all relevant equipment, including procedures for use and safety, as well as proper care and maintenance.
• Highlight any issues concerning maintenance of H&S (bad practice, equipment faults,etc.) to senior staffin a timely manner.

Other

• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by senior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+yearof kitchen or prep experience preferred, but a positive attitude and eagerness to learn are essential.
• A passion for great food, British cheese, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong…