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. 

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