Prep Cook

King David Tacos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative food company is seeking a part-time Prep Team Member to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves preparing ingredients and assisting in production shifts for their acclaimed breakfast tacos. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to quality and safety, you'll contribute to creating delicious products that customers love. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company and enjoy perks like free breakfast tacos!

Benefits

Free Breakfast Tacos

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food production or restaurant settings.
• Commitment to quality and consistency in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and follow recipes for breakfast tacos.
• Ensure safety and quality of food products during preparation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Safety Compliance

Time Management

Education

Food Protection Certification

Job description

ABOUT US

Founded in Brooklyn in 2016, King David Tacos is a woman-owned CPG / Hospitality hybrid food company, focused on making a better on-the-go breakfast. Our breakfast tacos are critically-acclaimed, and we have established the breakfast taco market in New York.

We operate out of our 11,000 square foot headquarters and production facility in Prospect Heights. Our products—breakfast tacos—are straightforward but require great attention to detail. We produce all of our ingredients and menu items daily and then package our breakfast tacos for grab’n’go. We are a vertically-integrated, omnichannel business.

Find out more about our story on our website here: kingdavidtacos.com

We are hiring for a part-time Prep Team Member in our commissary kitchen in Prospect Heights.

The functions of this role will assist in both food preparation & pm production shifts.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Schedule:

• 5 days a week, Tuesday- Saturday
• 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

*shift times and days may vary based on the needs of the business

This position is available immediately and there is always opportunity for long-term growth as we expand.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing ingredients for use in recipes
• Utilizing recipes to prepare product
• Assisting with AM production and/or prep team
• Ensuring that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness
• Following and complying with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
• Assisting with receiving & organizing product deliveries
• Following a Food Safety Plan and filling relevant logs

We take pride in what we make, and we're looking for people with the same attitude towards food!

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of production (commissary or restaurant) experience
• Food Protection Certification (Food Handler's License) preferred
• A commitment to making a consistent product that you are proud of
• A self-starter and independent worker
• A desire to work smarter, and maximize your hours
• A team mentality and a good attitude
• A sense of urgency and a strong work ethic
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant or commissary / production-centric kitchen
• English comprehension
• This role requires attention to safety, physical dexterity, and intermittently using hands, arms, legs, feet, body, and trunk to carry, lift/lower, push/pull up to 50 lbs.

We pride ourselves on creating an excellent product and have high standards of consistency and flavor. We want positive, motivated people who are excited about being part of a rapidly-growing company with unlimited potential.

Plus, free breakfast tacos...!

We look forward to hearing from you!

-The Team at KDT