Prep Cook

Paylocity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to support daily food preparation in a high-volume, high-end steakhouse. The ideal candidate has strong knife skills, works efficiently, and maintains consistent quality, organization, and cleanliness.

The role requires completing prep lists on schedule, following standardized recipes, and keeping stations sanitary while assisting line cooks during service. A strong team player with attention to safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong knife skills and precision with mise en place.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes consistently.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Reliable team player who communicates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily prep lists accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare vegetables, herbs, garnishes, sauces, stocks, dressings, marinades, and other components according to standardized recipes.
• Safely use knives and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Weigh, portion, label, date, and store ingredients properly.
• Inspect ingredients for quality and freshness; follow FIFO procedures and help minimize waste.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, and prep needs to the culinary leadership team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstations, prep areas, walk-ins, reach-ins, and dry storage.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries as needed.
• Support line cooks and other BOH team members during service.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and cleaning duties.

Skills

Knife skills

Detail oriented

Efficiency

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to support daily food preparation in a high-volume, high-end steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate has strong knife skills, works efficiently, and maintains consistent quality, organization, and cleanliness.

• Complete daily prep lists accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare vegetables, herbs, garnishes, sauces, stocks, dressings, marinades, and other components according to standardized recipes.
• Safely use knives and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Weigh, portion, label, date, and store ingredients properly.
• Inspect ingredients for quality and freshness; follow FIFO procedures and help minimize waste.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, and prep needs to the culinary leadership team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstations, prep areas, walk-ins, reach-ins, and dry storage.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries as needed.
• Support line cooks and other BOH team members during service.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and cleaning duties.

Requirements

We value discipline, urgency, consistency, cleanliness, teamwork, and pride in preparation. The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, respects ingredients, and is committed to maintaining the standards of a high-end New York City restaurant.