Temporary Line Cook

  • Vinegar Hill House
  • Brooklyn, New York
  • Temp/Seasonal
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Vinegar Hill House is seeking a temporary line cook for August, September, and October. Must be available for both weekend brunch and weekday dinner. Please email us if interested to schedule an interview time.

We are looking for people who are self motivated, have strong communication skills and confidence that they can become an integral member of our team. You should have an interest in learning classic cooking techniques and have the desire to bring detail and care to your work

We are a relaxed restaurant in an unassuming and historical part of the Brooklyn waterfront in between Dumbo and the Navy Yard. We offer a seasonal menu using the best ingredients possible gathered through relationships with like-minded producers of meat, fish and produce. These ingredients are used to compose artful and satisfying eats out of our wood-fired oven.

Our small kitchen allows an opportunity for one to work closely with our chef, co-workers, and front of house staff to execute a menu in an inspired setting with familiar service.

Michelin 2019 Bib Gourmand. Highly recognized in The New York Times, The New Yorker, NY Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, The Infatuation, among others.

$21 - $25 hourly commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $25.00)

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Basic Knife Skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Food Safety Knowledge

interest in learning

Availability on Weekends and Weekdays

Desire to Learn

Culinary Creativity

Strong Communication Skills

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Adaptability

Willingness to Take Initiative

Desire to Bring Detail and Care to Work

Collaboration With Kitchen and Front of House Staff

Creativity

Understanding of Seasonal Ingredients

self motivation

Ability to Execute Cooking Techniques

Passion for cooking

Detail Oriented

Time Management Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Willingness to Learn

Ability to Work Closely With Chef, Co Workers, and Front of House Staff

Reliability

Flexibility in scheduling

Careful

Time Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Problem Solving

Experience in Wood Fired Cooking

Culinary Knowledge

Ability to Work Closely With Chef and Team

Customer Service Orientation

Interest in Classic Cooking Techniques

Ability to follow instructions

Familiarity With Front of House Operations

Work Ethic

Experience With Wood Fired Oven Cooking (Preferred)

Interpersonal Skills

Experience in Michelin Rated Restaurants

Experience With Seasonal Menu Creation

Experience With Various Media Outlets

Experience With Seasonal Menu Planning (Preferred)

Self Motivated

Experience With High Quality Ingredient Sourcing

Confidence

Desire for Quality Work

Team Player

Prepping Ingredients

Confidence in Becoming an Integral Member of the Team

Interest in Learning Classic Cooking Techniques

Collaboration With Chef and Co Workers

Teamwork

Experience With Wood Fired Oven Cooking

Careful Work Ethic

Experience With Seasonal Menu

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Ingredients and Sourcing

Collaboration With Chef and Colleagues

Good Teamwork

Family Meal Preparation

Menu execution

Experience Working in a Relaxed Restaurant Environment

Care in Work

Wood Fired Oven Cooking

Communication

Knowledge of Seasonal Ingredients

Collaboration

Relationship Building With Producers

Plating and Presentation

Artful Composition of Dishes

Working in a Team Setting

Familiar Service

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Experience Working in a Kitchen

Wood Fired Oven Experience

Ability to Work in a Small Kitchen Environment

Positive Attitude

Ability to Work With Seasonal Ingredients

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Ability to Work in a Small Kitchen

Woodfire Cooking

Familiarity With Restaurant Service

Following Recipes

Experience With High Quality Ingredients

Taking Direction and Feedback

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Efficiency

Ability to Follow Recipes and Execute Menu

Cooking Methods

Michelin Restaurant Experience Preferred

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Job ID: 490031442
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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