High-Volume Corporate Catering Prep Specialist

Green Top Farms & Green Deliveries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Paid time off

401(k)

Daily meal

Bonus program

Job summary

Green Top Farms is hiring a Corporate Catering Attendant (Back of House) to ensure the production, temperature integrity, and plating standards for enterprise workplace dining in NYC. This hands-on role supports kitchen-to-service operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 1–3+ years of back-of-house experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. The position is full-time, onsite, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of back-of-house experience in catering, corporate dining, restaurants, or high-volume food service
• Basic knife skills, including precision, speed, and safety in chopping, cutting, and slicing
• Understanding of HACCP food safety protocols, health codes, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention
• Basic knowledge of food handling, including the ability to identify food allergens
• Intermediate knowledge of cooking techniques such as searing, frying, and poaching
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, hot holding units, and commercial dishwashers
• Ability to lift heavy trays (up to 50 lbs) and remain standing for extended periods
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks effectively
• A commitment to personal accountability and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Assist with high-volume prep, including washing, chopping, and portioning menu items according to recipes
• Cook food items to proper temperatures, ensuring quality is not compromised
• Assemble and plate dishes according to RAP sheets and Run of Shows (ROS)
• Manage hot holding units, convection ovens, and insulated cambros, ensuring food-safe temperatures are maintained
• Monitor holding times to ensure food quality does not degrade during transit between floors and service spaces
• Log temperatures of received cold and hot foods and communicate any items recorded in the danger zone
• Identify and implement quick solutions to any food safety issues
• Execute show plate standards for every dish according to the RAP sheet
• Ensure consistent portioning and aesthetic appeal across high-volume service
• Maintain visual consistency and quality standards throughout each service period
• Maintain a rigorous mise en place, ensuring a safe and organized workspace at all times
• Keep all workstations clean and organized by adhering to strict food safety protocols
• Support compliance with health codes, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation standards
• Coordinate the movement of bussing carts and equipment through service areas and hallways with speed and safety
• Work at a quick pace during peak hours while maintaining cleanliness and food quality
• Communicate clearly and concisely with the Dining Lead and Front of House staff to ensure smooth, timely service
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support business priorities and ensure successful service execution

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Food safety

Knife skills

Temperature control

Communication

Organization

Physical stamina

Ovens

Dishwashers

Tools

Ovens

Hot holding units

Dishwashers

Job description

Green Top Farms is hiring a Corporate Catering Attendant (Back of House) to ensure the production, temperature integrity, and plating standards for enterprise workplace dining in NYC. This hands-on role supports kitchen-to-service operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 1–3+ years of back-of-house experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. The position is full-time, onsite, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.