Catering Prep Cook

Thomas Preti Events to Savor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary production team at a forward-thinking company known for its commitment to culinary excellence. As a Prep Cook, you'll thrive in a high-volume kitchen environment, preparing exquisite dishes for a variety of events. This part-time, seasonal role offers opportunities for growth and emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail. Enjoy daily lunch provided at no cost while contributing to a sustainability-focused company culture. If you're passionate about culinary arts and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Lunch provided daily

Opportunities for growth

Employee appreciation party

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume production kitchen.
• Understanding and adherence to all food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation including washing, peeling, and chopping.
• Following recipes to execute daily prep list as necessary.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Knives

Blenders

Mixers

Job description

Are you looking to join a team committed to culinary excellence? Thomas Preti Events to Savor is celebrating 38 years of innovative culinary design and event management in the New York Tri-State Area. We are a full-service, off-premise events company offering catering, production, custom design, and staffing. Our diverse clientele ranges from corporate conferences, receptions, and product launches to private social events, weddings, mitzvahs, and nonprofit galas and fundraisers. Our commissary kitchen & warehouse is in Long Island City, Queens.

At Thomas Preti, we hold our core values above all else:

• Culinary Excellence
• Authentic Community
• Passionate Creativity
• Operational Expertise
• Tailored Service
• Future Proofing

Join our dynamic, top-tier culinary production team as a PREP COOK under Executive Chef Chris Tonti and Chef de Cuisine Matt Smallwood. Our Culinary Department works in a high-volume production kitchen environment preparing food for high-end events. This position is ideal for someone looking to bring their culinary expertise to a high-volume production kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits, portioning proteins, and measuring ingredients
• Preparing sauces, stocks, dressings, and marinades
• Following recipes to execute daily prep list, as necessary
• Working on the production hot line, as necessary, which includes sauteing, frying, grilling, and oven work
• Keeping prep area clean and stocked with necessary tools and ingredients
• Storing ingredients at the correct temperature, labeling items, following First In, First Out protocol
• Utilizing sanitary work practices in routine production
• Following all food safety standards

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume production kitchen or similar environment
• Working knowledge of culinary techniques, measuring methods, & ingredients
• Proficient work practices with equipment (ex. knives, blenders, mixers)
• Schedule flexibility, available to work weekends and/or evenings when necessary
• Ability to follow direction and focus on completing multi-step tasks
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with the culinary team
• Self-motivated, dependable, and hard working
• Understanding and adherence to all food safety standards (NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred)

BENEFITS:

• Lunch provided daily at no cost
• Sustainability focused company
• Opportunities for growth into higher-level culinary roles
• Annual softball game/employee appreciation party

Job Type: Part-time, Seasonal

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person