Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Discounted staff meals
Participation in hospitality events
Job Description
Pearl & Law Hospitality is a distinguished hospitality group founded by Biplaw Rai and Nyacko Pearl Perry. The company is best known for its flagship establishment, Comfort Kitchen, which has earned widespread acclaim in the culinary world. Comfort Kitchen was recognized as the Best New Restaurant by Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe, ranked among the Top 50 Restaurants in America by The New York Times, and was nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. Pearl & Law Hospitality is dedicated to creating intentional dining experiences that connect guests to the roots, stories, and daily life behind their food, teams, and environments, fostering a welcoming atmosphere where people feel truly at home. As a company, it values equity, sustainability, community engagement, and hospitality, which are reflected strongly in both their operational values and culinary philosophy.
The role of Line Cook at Pearl & Law Hospitality is a full-time, exempt position within the Culinary Department, reporting directly to the Chef de Cuisine. This role plays a critical part in delivering a high-quality, consistent, and elevated guest dining experience by executing dishes with care, precision, and professionalism. Earning an hourly wage of $18 to $24, this position supports the daily culinary operations including opening and closing tasks, station setup, and maintaining high standards during service. The Line Cook is expected to bring culinary confidence, a dedication to learning, and uphold the company's rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, quality, and consistency.
Beyond basic culinary tasks, the Line Cook at Pearl & Law Hospitality is expected to embody the company's core values, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to fostering a respectful and equitable kitchen culture. This role demands effective teamwork, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude towards growth within a technique-driven chef-led environment. The position is dynamic, requiring flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and the physical demands include lifting heavy items, working in variable temperature conditions, and managing the fast pace of a professional kitchen. Ultimately, the Line Cook helps to uphold Pearl & Law Hospitality's reputation for excellence in food, service, and community connection, making it a vital role in the organization’s ongoing success and culinary innovation.
The role of Line Cook at Pearl & Law Hospitality is a full-time, exempt position within the Culinary Department, reporting directly to the Chef de Cuisine. This role plays a critical part in delivering a high-quality, consistent, and elevated guest dining experience by executing dishes with care, precision, and professionalism. Earning an hourly wage of $18 to $24, this position supports the daily culinary operations including opening and closing tasks, station setup, and maintaining high standards during service. The Line Cook is expected to bring culinary confidence, a dedication to learning, and uphold the company's rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, quality, and consistency.
Beyond basic culinary tasks, the Line Cook at Pearl & Law Hospitality is expected to embody the company's core values, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to fostering a respectful and equitable kitchen culture. This role demands effective teamwork, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude towards growth within a technique-driven chef-led environment. The position is dynamic, requiring flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and the physical demands include lifting heavy items, working in variable temperature conditions, and managing the fast pace of a professional kitchen. Ultimately, the Line Cook helps to uphold Pearl & Law Hospitality's reputation for excellence in food, service, and community connection, making it a vital role in the organization’s ongoing success and culinary innovation.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years kitchen experience in fine-dining or high-volume restaurant setting
- ability to stand for 8-10 hours per shift
- ability to bend and lift up to 30 lbs
- operate effectively in dynamic kitchen conditions
- alignment with Ama’s core values of equity, sustainability, community, and hospitality
- regular attendance and scheduling flexibility including nights, weekends, and holidays
- physical ability to perform tasks such as kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, lifting items over 50 lbs, and working in hot, cold, and cramped environments
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience in a fine-dining or high-volume restaurant setting
- ability to stand for extended periods (8-10 hours per shift), bend, lift up to 30 lbs, and operate effectively in dynamic kitchen conditions
- alignment with Ama’s core values: equity, sustainability, community, and hospitality
Job Duties
- Maintain a thorough understanding of safe cleaning, handling, and sanitizing practices in a commercial kitchen
- work with a positive, team-driven attitude, demonstrating urgency and a willingness to grow and develop
- lift and transport items over 50 lbs
- perform physical tasks including kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, and working in small or cramped spaces
- work in environments with high heat, cold storage, and varying temperatures
- work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- thrive both independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen
- commit to growth within a chef-driven, technique-focused culinary environment
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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