Prep Cook

Alliance Consumer Growth, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision/Dental/Medical

401k

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Job summary

Alliance Consumer Growth, LLC is hiring a Prep Cook for Momofuku in New York City. This role involves food preparation, ensuring cleanliness, and collaboration with the kitchen team. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic.

Offering competitive pay of $20-$23/hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, 401k, and opportunities for personal and career development. Join a vibrant team in a high-quality culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work standing/walking for long hours.
• Prior experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant is preferred.
• Ability to train new cooks and assist with inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items promptly and sanitary according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Demonstrate safe use of kitchen equipment and knife skills.
• Foster positive communication with team members.
• Support kitchen operations and team unity.

Skills

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Excellent communication skills

Strong desire to work in a team

Ability to accept guidance

Passion for food

Job description

Prep Cook

The Momofuku Prep Cook is an individual who assists the BOH staff in preparing food, maintains a safe and clean food environment and takes on other culinary tasks as delegated. The ideal Momofuku Prep Cook candidate is focused, driven, detail oriented and comfortable working in a kitchen environment.

Compensation Band

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Why Momofuku?

At Momofuku, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation packages that encourage longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, 401k, paid time off, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and dining discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage our team members to grow and learn, and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner in accordance to recipe, portion control and presentation specifications
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization and maintenance of kitchen and culinary equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment, including knife cutting skills
• Maintain open and effective communication with BOH team and FOH team
• Support other team members and foster a positive work environment

Required Qualifications

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication
• Strong desire and ability to work on a successful and effective team
• Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team
• Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Prep Cook, Commis, Line Cook, or similar role
• 2+ years of experience in any of the above positions in a high volume, upscale restaurant
• Laminated dough and / or bread baking experience
• Proven ability to train new Prep Cooks in all aspects and responsibilities of the roleAbility to assist the culinary team in receiving goods for the restaurant
• Ability to assist in managers with daily ordering and monthly inventory
• A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.