PREP COOK

Wish You Were Here Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Wish You Were Here Group in New York is seeking a professional Prep Cook to ensure quality, consistency and timely production of all food items. You will work with chefs, sous chefs and the team to deliver gracious hospitality in a fast-paced venue.

Responsibilities include following recipes, prepping and staging ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, labeling and storing products, and supporting opening/closing procedures. Prior prep cook experience and a Food Handling Certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prep Cook training completed and Food Handling Certificate held.
• Previous culinary experience preferred in high-volume setups.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance as directed.
• Handle all food items following recipes and FIFO standards.
• Keep station, kitchen and venue clean and sanitized.
• Label, store and prep products per company standards.
• Follow supervisor instructions and support coworkers as a team.
• Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff.
• Set up prep station and assist opening/closing procedures.
• Report breakage or damage to management.
• Attend training sessions and department meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Prep Cook Training

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Ensure quality, consistency and production of all food items. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Job Activities

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Company Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.
• Handles all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the entire venue.
• Labels and stores all product following FIFO and company standards.
• Required to check production lists and assignments.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce them to company standard.
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs and the support staff.
• Properly sets-up prep station and performs other opening/closing procedures as directed by management.
• Stocks station with prescribed supplies.
• Wipes down and sanitizes station.
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
• Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Company, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Requirements

• Company in-venue Prep Cook training and Food Handling Certificate.
• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.
• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.