Bar Cosme
Tortilla Line Cook
New York, New York, US
Role snapshot
Bar Cosme is hiring a Tortilla Line Cook on a full-time basis. This is a role based in New York, New York, US.
- Company
- Bar Cosme
- Location
- New York, New York, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
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About the role
Tortilla Line Cook – Bar Cosme (NoHo, NYC)
$18 – $19 per hour | Full-time, Hourly
About Bar CosmeThis fall, Chef Enrique Olvera and the Casamata team are opening Bar Cosme at 372 Lafayette Street in NoHo. Inspired by the bar at our sibling restaurant Cosme, Bar Cosme is a restaurant and cocktail bar built for the evening, with a full sharing menu, prix-fixe and à la carte options, and an emphasis on raw and lightly cooked dishes served with tortillas made fresh in house. We’re building our opening team now and looking for a Tortilla Line Cook who wants to be part of it from day one.
The RoleReporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the Tortilla Line Cook prepares the fresh tortillas at the heart of Bar Cosme’s menu, with consistency, precision, and respect for traditional Mexican technique. You’ll handle masa with care, cook every tortilla to standard, and keep quality steady from prep through the end of service while supporting the rest of the kitchen team.
What You’ll Do- Prepare, press, and cook fresh tortillas following Bar Cosme’s recipes and quality standards
- Monitor masa consistency, portioning, cooking temperatures, and proper holding
- Produce tortillas in the right quantities to keep service and the menu running smoothly
- Keep uniform size, texture, and doneness, even during high-volume service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient station from prep through service
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen procedures
- Communicate clearly and support the kitchen team throughout service
- At least 1 year of experience making tortillas or working with masa (preferred)
- Previous professional kitchen experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with Mexican ingredients and traditional preparation techniques is a plus
- Strong time management and the ability to stay consistent during busy service
- Sharp attention to detail and real pride in product quality
- Ability to follow recipes, production standards, and direction from culinary leadership
- A team-first attitude and appreciation for Mexican culinary traditions
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Food Handler certification preferred
- Health / dental / vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Family Meal
- Service recognition awards
- Education reimbursement
- The chance to join an opening team and grow within the Casamata restaurant group
Standing for extended periods, frequent repetitive hand and arm movements, lifting and carrying masa and kitchen supplies, and working safely around hot cooking surfaces and equipment.
Join Our TeamIf you love the craft of making tortillas and want to help open one of New York’s most anticipated Mexican restaurants, we’d love to meet you. Questions about the role? Reach us at [email protected].
Bar Cosme is an equal opportunity employer.
More detail about Bar Cosme part of Casamata, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1149401-Bar-Cosme