Food Prep Associate – Fresh Italian Kitchen Team

New York Ag Connection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including vacation, s

Job summary

Agata & Valentina in New York, NY 10075 is seeking a reliable Food Prep Associate to support daily prep, maintain a clean workspace, and ensure quality and freshness in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires follow-through on recipes, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with fellow cooks.

You will assist with salads, sandwiches, sauces, and other fresh items, operate kitchen equipment safely, and help with receiving and organizing ingredients.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wash, chop, slice, and portion ingredients according to recipes and preparation guidelines.
• Assist with preparing salads, sandwiches, sauces, and other fresh food items.
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to maintain consistent food quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary food preparation area.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing ingredients and supplies.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils safely.
• Work closely with kitchen staff to complete daily preparation tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Attention to detail

Fast-paced teamwork

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Flexibility to work varied hours

Job description

Agata & Valentina in New York, NY 10075 is seeking a reliable Food Prep Associate to support daily prep, maintain a clean workspace, and ensure quality and freshness in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires follow-through on recipes, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with fellow cooks.

You will assist with salads, sandwiches, sauces, and other fresh items, operate kitchen equipment safely, and help with receiving and organizing ingredients.