Line Cook – Market Café in Jamaica, New York at NU3S

Line Cook – Market Café

Location: Queens, NY
Pay: $18 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-Time
Requirements: Line Cook Experience Required, ServSafe Preferred

Join Our Newly Opened Market Café

Nu3s recently opened its Market Café, and we're growing our kitchen team. We're hiring a skilled Line Cook to help us make great food, keep service running smoothly, and build a strong kitchen as we grow.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving new business. You'll cook and prep meals, work across every station, and help shape a kitchen that keeps guests coming back.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals to order following company recipes and plating standards
• Work the line during service, keeping tickets moving quickly and accurately
• Handle food prep, including chopping, portioning, and stocking stations before service
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assist with inventory, receiving deliveries, and stock rotation
• Dishwashing, cleanup, and handle opening and closing duties as needed
• Monitor food quality and resolve issues before dishes reach guests
• Cross-train across prep, line, dish, and inventory stations as needed
• Share feedback and ideas to help improve the menu and kitchen operations
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth, efficient service

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a line cook or in a busy kitchen preferably in a Cafe or QSR.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety practices
• Ability to follow recipes, work quickly, and multitask under pressure
• ServSafe or NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to grow with a new business
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to [50] lbs

Why Join Nu3s?

• Get in early with a newly opened, growing business
• Hands-on experience across every kitchen station
• Opportunity for advancement as our team expands
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• A fresh take on neighborhood service: Market Café, Auto Care Center, and valet-operated car wash at one of Queens' busiest intersections

If you're a skilled cook who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join the Nu3s team.