Flora Restaurant
Lead Line Cook
Brooklyn, New York, US
Role snapshot
Flora Restaurant is hiring a Lead Line Cook on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Brooklyn, New York, US.
- Company
- Flora Restaurant
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Flora Restaurant publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Line Cook
Brooklyn, NY · Full-Time ·about 40/45h per week· $21–$23/h based on experience
(A FIRST WEEK TRIAL will be paid $19/h)
BEFORE APPLY PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SCHEDULES ARE NOT NOGOTIABLE:
- Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm approx.
- Wednesday 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm approx.
- Thursday: 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm approx.
- Friday 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm approx.
- Saturday 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm approx.
TWO CONSECUTIVES DAYS OFF ( Sunday and Monday)
Applicants must have full availability for these specific hours to be considered.
This position requires adherence to this specific schedule with no flexibility
3 yrs experience
We run a structured, detail-driven kitchen built on consistency, organization, and respect for the craft. We are looking for a reliable line cook who works clean, stays focused, and takes ownership of their station — every day, every service.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Prep & organization
- Execute daily prep for dinner service: sauces, pasta, proteins, vegetables
- Complete prep lists independently, with accuracy and efficiency
- Maintain consistency in flavor, portioning, and quality across all items
- Follow established recipes and kitchen systems
- Label, date, and store all products following FIFO rotation
- Keep walk-ins and dry storage clean and organized at all times
Service
- Set up and manage your station from start to finish
- Cook and plate dishes with consistency and attention to detail
- Manage ticket flow and stay organized under pressure
- Monitor food quality, temperatures, and portion control throughout service
- Clean and reset your station after service
Additional responsibilities
- Receive deliveries and verify quality and quantities
- Communicate low inventory clearly and proactively
- Follow all food safety and sanitation standards
- Complete opening and closing tasks as assigned
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 3 years of line cook experience in a professional kitchen
- Strong knife skills and culinary fundamentals
- Organized, reliable, and consistent under pressure
- Able to work independently and maintain focus throughout service
- Punctual and professional in attitude and conduct
- Legally authorized to work in the United States