High-Volume Prep Cook — Scratch Kitchen

The Brooklyn Brewery Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company match

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Job summary

Brooklyn Brewery is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to help keep our kitchen running smoothly at our Williamsburg restaurant and bar. You will support line cooks, prepare mise en place, and ensure ingredients are prepped to spec.

The ideal candidate has kitchen experience, solid knife skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of kitchen experience preferred, but we'll train the right candidate.
• Solid knife skills and comfort with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately and on time.
• Ability to work at a high-volume services and ticketed events.
• Able to stand for long shifts.
• Able to work a flexible schedule across Monday through Sunday work week as needed.
• Keep positive and "how can I help the system" mentality.
• Dependable, punctual, and good under pressure.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, and portion vegetables, proteins, and other ingredients to spec.
• Prepare sauces, stocks, dressings, and other mise en place following our recipes.
• Label, date, and rotate product using FIFO.
• Set up and stock stations for line cooks before service.
• Receive and put away deliveries, checking quality and quantities.
• Keep work areas, walk-ins, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow NYC Department of Health food safety and sanitation standards.
• Support the line and dish team when needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Recipe following

High-volume service

Stand long shifts

Flexible schedule

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Brooklyn Brewery is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to help keep our kitchen running smoothly at our Williamsburg restaurant and bar. You will support line cooks, prepare mise en place, and ensure ingredients are prepped to spec.

The ideal candidate has kitchen experience, solid knife skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.