Cold Station Cook

New York, United States
Cold Station Cook
Company
The Capital Grille
Location
New York, NY
Job type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
The Capital Grille
Job description
We Wine. We Dine. We Build Careers!

$17.00 per hour - $23.75 per hour

We cordially invite you to apply. Joining our team provides exceptionally distinctive benefits, including:
• Competitive pay, every week
• Anniversary pay
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Multiple insurance options, wealth benefits and flexible spending accounts
• Dining and other discounts
• Matching 401(k) plan after one year of employment (21 and over)

Note: Eligibility May Apply

With genuine hospitality and a passion for teamwork, a Cold Station Cook will either prepare, cook and assemble all cold food items, salads, cold appetizers, and hot and cold desserts offered in the restaurant or will prep and prepare all food items offered in the restaurant. A Cold Station Cook will stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time while ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards are upheld for guest safety.

One key to our success is the high standards we set on the health and safety of our team members and guests. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including team member wellness and team members maintaining clean, sanitized and safe restaurants.

From masterfully prepared cuisine to exceptional service, The Capital Grille provides a place where you can enjoy being part of a comfortably sophisticated restaurant while thriving in a nurturing work environment that encourages growth.

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What is the federal minimum cash wage for tipped servers in US restaurants in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum cash wage for tipped employees like restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour as of 2026. Employers must ensure that tips plus the cash wage equal at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, paying the difference if tips fall short. Overtime for hours over 40 per workweek is calculated at 1.5 times the full minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Source: Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
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What is the median annual wage for restaurant cooks in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for cooks in restaurants is $31,310 as of May 2023 data applicable through 2026. The wage range spans $25,090 at the 10th percentile to $44,240 at the 90th percentile annually. Hourly median is $15.05 for full-time equivalent.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa allows foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs like peak-season restaurant work, with a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas for FY2026. The cap allocates 33,000 visas for October 1 to March 31 and 33,000 for April 1 to September 30. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129 petition.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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What education or experience is required for entry-level waiter jobs in US restaurants?
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics