Fine-Dining Prep Cook: Craft Exceptional Dishes

Jean-Georges; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Twenty Five Restaurant by Jean-Georges is actively hiring prep cooks to join a renowned and expanding culinary team. You will handle high-quality dish preparation, follow recipes precisely, and support multiple kitchen stations in a fast-paced, disciplined environment.

The role emphasizes strong knife skills, health and sanitation knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while meeting exacting standards of presentation and timing.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and/or certificate highly desirable.
• Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant experience; fine dining and high-volume experience required
• Must have excellent knife skills and are proficient in all aspects of cooking.
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Have experience with multiple stations in the kitchen.
• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.
• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.
• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands.
• Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time.
• Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Jean-Georges standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards.
• Properly store and/or discard leftover food.
• Setup, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.
• Ensure all products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift, in uniform, as per uniform standards.
• Perform and complete any other duties and responsibilities given as required in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Knife skills

Multistation experience

Cooking methods

Following recipes

Health & safety knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Independent work

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Four Twenty Five Restaurant by Jean-Georges is actively hiring prep cooks to join a renowned and expanding culinary team. You will handle high-quality dish preparation, follow recipes precisely, and support multiple kitchen stations in a fast-paced, disciplined environment.

The role emphasizes strong knife skills, health and sanitation knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while meeting exacting standards of presentation and timing.