Cook

Description About Butterfield Market Butterfield Market is an upscale New York City market known for exceptional food, quality products, and personalized service. Our success is driven by a talented team that takes pride in delivering memorable experiences and maintaining the high standards our customers expect. We foster a collaborative, welcoming workplace where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Join our team and build your career with a company that values passion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Cook to join our culinary team and support daily food preparation and production.

What You'll Do

Prepare and cook food according to Butterfield Market recipes, production guidelines, and quality standards. Wash, cut, chop, portion, and prepare ingredients for daily production. Grill, sauté, roast, and prepare soups, sauces, salads, sandwiches, hot foods, and other menu items. Monitor food quality, freshness, consistency, and presentation throughout preparation.

Portion, weigh, package, label, date, and store prepared foods as needed. Follow FIFO procedures and assist with receiving, stocking, and organizing inventory. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation. Safely operate knives, slicers, mixers, ovens, grills, and other kitchen equipment. Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and NYC Department of Health requirements.

Work closely with the culinary team to meet daily production goals. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed to support the team and business.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience as a cook, prep cook, production cook, line cook, or in a commercial kitchen preferred. Experience with grilling, sautéing, roasting, chopping, portioning, and basic knife skills preferred. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP practices.

Ability to follow standardized recipes and production instructions. Strong attention to food quality, consistency, and presentation. Ability to work efficiently as part of a fast-paced kitchen team. Reliable attendance and flexibility based on business needs. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods. Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and work in hot, cold, and refrigerated environments.

Benefits

& Perks Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick time Commuter benefits 401(k) retirement savings plan Employee discounts