Soho Diner Line Cook
Company
Soho Diner
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
22 an hour
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Job Description
The Soho Diner located in the Soho Grand Hotel is looking for an experienced Full-Time Line Cook with open availability and Saturday and Sunday a must to work as part of the culinary team. The Soho Diner is an elevated American diner that pays homage to the neighborhood’s rich history by blending the simple pleasures of a New York five-and-dime with the spirit of the city’s current dining scene. Soho Diner offers an all-day menu of American classics, along with cocktails, natural wines, and restorative, non-alcoholic beverages. We employ a close-knit group of natural-born entertainers, supreme go-getters and masters of hospitality. Candidates must love food and beverage, good music and being around some of the most interesting people in New York City on a daily basis.
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What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
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Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
