Chef / Prep Cook

a-staffing-inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

a-staffing-inc represents a new craft café and bakery opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, seeking dedicated culinary professionals for a Chef / Prep Cook role. You will prepare and cook across the daily menu using organic ingredients, with duties from prep to line cooking, kitchen hygiene, and inventory support.

Shift is 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, full-time, with 2–3 openings. The role requires 1–2+ years kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for high-quality ingredients; NYC Food

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of hands-on kitchen experience (Prep Cook, Line Cook, or Chef).
• Solid fundamental cooking and knife skills.
• Able to work a consistent morning-to-afternoon schedule (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM).
• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Prep: Cutting vegetables, preparing sauces and dressings, and handling preliminary ingredient processing
• Cooking: Executing recipes accurately, with standardized cooking and seasoning
• Knife Work: Using efficient knife techniques to maximize yield and minimize waste
• Menu Consistency: Maintaining consistent plating based on recipe cards and photo guides
• Ingredient Management: Checking freshness and practicing strict FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation
• Inventory & Ordering: Tracking stock levels and contributing to reorder proposals
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Keeping temperature logs, managing allergens, and sanitizing tools and workstations
• Peak-Hour Line Support: Balancing speed and quality during busy periods

Skills

Cooking fundamentals

Knife skills

Food safety

Food handling

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Job Description: Chef / Prep Cook

On behalf of our client, a new craft café and bakery built around the traditions of fermentation in food and beverage, we are seeking dedicated culinary professionals for their flagship opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Job Title: Chef / Prep Cook

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time (2-3 openings)

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $30.00 / hour (commensurate with experience and role)

• Prep Cook: $20.00 - $24.00 / hour

• Line Cook / Chef: $24.00 - $30.00 / hour

Shift Schedule:

• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

About the Role:

You will handle preparation and cooking across our client's daily food menu, working with organic, high-quality ingredients to deliver dishes of consistent quality. This is a role for someone with solid fundamentals, genuine respect for good ingredients, and the curiosity to keep refining their craft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prep: Cutting vegetables, preparing sauces and dressings, and handling preliminary ingredient processing

• Cooking: Executing recipes accurately, with standardized cooking and seasoning

• Knife Work: Using efficient knife techniques to maximize yield and minimize waste

• Menu Consistency: Maintaining consistent plating based on recipe cards and photo guides

• Ingredient Management: Checking freshness and practicing strict FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation

• Inventory & Ordering: Tracking stock levels and contributing to reorder proposals

• Food Safety & Sanitation: Keeping temperature logs, managing allergens, and sanitizing tools and workstations

• Peak-Hour Line Support: Balancing speed and quality during busy periods

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1-2+ years of hands-on kitchen experience (Prep Cook, Line Cook, or Chef)

• Solid fundamental cooking and knife skills

• Ability to work a consistent morning-to-afternoon schedule (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred

• Experience with organic, artisanal, or seasonal produce a plus

The Person We're Looking For:

• Adaptable, with a deep understanding of ingredients and genuine curiosity

• A high personal standard for food quality and presentation

Core Skills:

• Fundamental Cooking / Food Safety & Sanitation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.