Lead Prep Cook: Elevate Daily Prep & Quality

The View Restaurant & Lounge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $28/hour

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & parental leave

Dining discount 51% across USHG

Job summary

The View in New York City seeks a Lead Prep Cook to oversee morning prep, organize daily production, and ensure quality standards. Youll lead prep tasks, maintain labels and temperatures, and support the kitchen team through service transitions.

We value 2+ years as a line cook, high-volume experience, and culinary training preferred. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits from Union Square Hospitality Group.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant or similar experience.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High volume experience.
• Culinary education preferred, but not required.
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Lead the morning prep team, assigning daily tasks and ensuring prep is completed accurately and on time
• Review prep lists and production needs and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Prepare food according to recipes, specifications, and established quality standards
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation of all prepared food and ingredients
• Follow all food safety DOH standards, ensuring proper temperature control, sanitation, and safe food handling
• Support the kitchen team as needed and help ensure a smooth transition from prep to service
• Train and support prep cooks in proper techniques, recipes, and kitchen procedures

Skills

Line cook experience

Physical stamina

High volume experience

English fluency

Education

Culinary education preferred

Job description

The View in New York City seeks a Lead Prep Cook to oversee morning prep, organize daily production, and ensure quality standards. Youll lead prep tasks, maintain labels and temperatures, and support the kitchen team through service transitions.

We value 2+ years as a line cook, high-volume experience, and culinary training preferred. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits from Union Square Hospitality Group.