Pick & Cheese Cook

Pick & Cheese is the world's first cheese conveyor belt restaurant, located within Shaver Food Hall, a unique culinary destination in New York City where local creativity intersects with global flavors. This innovative restaurant offers a fun, modern twist on British dining, inviting guests to explore the delightful world of British cheeses paired expertly with hand-picked wines and small plates. The establishment prides itself on making British cheese accessible, exciting, and something to celebrate daily, positioning itself as a leader in culinary innovation and customer experience in the New York food scene.

As part of Shaver Food Hall, Pick & Cheese benefits from being embedded in a vibrant community of food lovers and culinary artists. The environment fosters creativity, energy, and a commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. The team is currently expanding and seeks passionate, energetic, and hospitality-driven individuals to join their opening team. This role is hourly, with a competitive pay range of $18 to $22 per hour.

The Kitchen Team Member at Pick & Cheese plays an essential role in delivering a memorable and engaging dining experience to guests. This position requires preparing, plating, and serving dishes that highlight the restaurant's exceptional British cheeses. It demands a high level of food quality, presentation, and safety standards to ensure guests receive the best possible experience. Working closely with both kitchen and service teams, the Kitchen Team Member ensures the conveyor belt is consistently stocked, maintaining a steady flow and smooth operation throughout service periods.

The role is hands-on and fast-paced, combining precision, creativity, and teamwork. Kitchen Team Members are expected to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, learn about the provenance and care of British cheeses, monitor health and safety compliance, and respond positively to customer queries. In addition to preparing dishes, team members are responsible for managing portion control, minimizing waste, maintaining cleanliness, and following strict food storage protocols including First In First Out stock rotation.

This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a passion for food and hospitality. Team members must be well-organized, proactive, and able to maintain excellent hygiene and safety standards. The role also includes responsibilities such as receiving deliveries, notifying senior staff about stock needs, helping foster a positive work environment, and adhering rigorously to health and safety policies, including HACCP guidelines.

Besides the rewarding opportunity to work in a pioneering restaurant concept, Pick & Cheese offers valuable benefits such as medical insurance eligibility for hourly employees working 30 or more hours weekly within 90 days, and 401(k) eligibility after one year for individuals aged 21 and older. The company supports staff development and values a proactive, detail-oriented approach, making this an excellent career opportunity for culinary professionals who are eager to learn and grow in an innovative setting. Pick & Cheese is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program to ensure a legal workforce.