Careers · Open Position
Line Cook
$18.00 – $23.00 / hour
Work the line in our scratch Sardinian kitchen — plate homemade pasta, fresh focaccia, and traditional entrées to order. No experience needed.
The Role
About This Position
Work the line in our scratch Sardinian kitchen at Arco Cafe on the Upper West Side — prepare and plate homemade pasta, freshly baked focaccia, and traditional entrées to order. You'll maintain your station, follow our recipes and plating standards, and support daily prep and kitchen operations.
What you'll do
- Prepare and plate menu items to order during service
- Maintain station cleanliness, organization, and mise en place
- Follow recipes and plating standards
- Support daily prep work and kitchen operations
What we're looking for
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
- Passion for quality ingredients and scratch cooking
- NYC Food Handler Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- No prior kitchen experience needed — we'll train you on our line
Why Arco
A Family Kitchen on the Upper West Side
Arco Cafe isn't a chain and it isn't a concept — it's a family kitchen. We make our pasta by hand, we bake our focaccia fresh every morning, and we treat every guest like they're sitting down at our family table. No prior experience is needed for any of our roles. What matters most is a good attitude, a team-first mindset, and an eagerness to learn.
Get In Touch
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note about yourself. Tell us what excites you about working at Arco Cafe. We review every application.
Email Your Resume— Subject line: Line Cook Position.
Arco Cafe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.