Line Cook

  • Kappo Masa
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details Kappo Masa is looking for a Line Cook to join our growing team. A menu helmed from world renowned Michelin Star chef Masa Takayama, Kappo Masa is looking for a candidate that will demonstrate their passion, talent, and dedication to their craft and to the culinary industry.

Primary Responsibilities Include, but not Limited to:

Effective Operations:

  • Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, General Manager, and Supervisors regarding all expectations and tasks.
  • Adhering to the Companys protocols and standards regarding following the assigned weekly work schedule.
  • Demonstrate exceptional culinary knowledge and skills such as abilities with knife handling, various cooking methods, and use of kitchen equipment.
  • Daily preparation of various stations and set up including prep list and inventory at the beginning and end of every shift.
  • Cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene that comply with the New York State Department of Health guidelines and regulations.
  • Organize, label, store and consolidate per first in first out (FIFO) format.
  • Cook at the line and various stations for the full duration of service.
  • Be able to multitask and prep accordingly.
  • Maintain portion control by following recipes accordingly to minimize waste.

Customer Service/Guest Experience:

  • Know, understand, and implement all aspects of the Companys steps of service.
  • Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service.
  • Accommodating within reason any guest requests and modifications.
  • Be mindful, aware, and understanding of allergies and cross contamination.
  • Demonstrates a high standard of personal appearance and ensures good personal hygiene.
  • Listening to customer concerns and resolving issues promptly.
  • Escalating complex or unresolved complaints to the relevant departments.

Training:

  • Follow training guidelines and enforce Company protocols for all new hires.
  • Assist the CDC in training newly hired employees when needed.
  • When assisting coworkers, provide job-specific oversight and guidance according to Company standards.
  • Work closely and mindfully with all coworkers, presenting issues and concerns to the Operations and Human Resources Department to document and resolve.
  • Willing to cross-train at multiple stations of the kitchen to assist with staffing and scheduling needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • 3+ years of culinary experience.
  • Food Handlers Certificate (Preferred).
  • Knowledge of New York Department of Health standards and protocols.
  • Familiar with NY State and Federal Labor Standards/Laws.
  • Familiar with hospitality industrys best practices.
  • Language Skills Fluency in English is necessary to perform the job.
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $24.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits

Required Skills

Knife Handling

Teamwork

Various Cooking Methods

Attention to Detail

Kitchen equipment usage

Time Management

Preparation of Various Stations

Problem Solving

Cooking and Assembling Dishes

Adaptability

Maintaining Cleanliness and Hygiene

Communication Skills

Organizing and Labeling

Leadership

Portion Control

Training and Mentoring

Customer Service

Customer Focused Mindset

Allergy awareness

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Personal Appearance and Hygiene Standards

Organizational Skills

Training New Hires

Conflict Resolution

Cross Training at Multiple Stations

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of Culinary Industry Best Practices

Culinary Creativity

Fluency in English

Knowledge of food safety practices

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Job ID: 485921018
Originally Posted on: 7/18/2025

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