Prep Cook

Tap Room; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstream Hospitality Group is seeking motivated Prep Cooks eager to build skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You'll wash, prep, and cook items to company recipes, maintain cleanliness, and support the team across opening and closing duties. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic in a bustling dining setting.

Qualifications

• Prep or line cook experience is a plus.
• Ability to work holidays, even if regular days do not fall on holidays.
• Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking.
• Prepare all items consistently to company recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station and the rest of the kitchen.
• Handle all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Label and store all products following company and safety standards.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Inform management promptly when equipment is not working properly.
• Complete opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes and produce them to company standards.
• Follow all directions from the Kitchen Manager
• Communicate and support coworkers as a team player.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules.

Skills

Prep cook

Job description

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. When going against the current (upstream), you set yourself apart from the rest, and that is what we strive to do in the most positive way.

We are looking for motivated Prep Cooks who are eager to build skills and grow in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Who you are

You're someone who shows up with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. You take pride in staying organized, moving with urgency, and supporting your team wherever needed.

What You'll Do

• Wash, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking.
• Prepare all items consistently to company recipes and standards
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station and the rest of the kitchen.
• Handles all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Labels and stores all products following company and safety standards.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Promptly inform management when equipment is not working properly.
• Complete opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes and can produce them to company standards.
• Follow all direction provided by the Kitchen Manager
• Communicate and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Communicates product needs to line cooks, support staff, and Kitchen Manager.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, police, and procedures.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.
• Fill in for fellow team members where needed to ensure quality and service standards are met.
• Arrives appropriately dressed and ready to work on time.
• All other duties as assigned.

What We'll Need From You

• Prep or line cook experience is a plus.
• Ability to work holidays, even if their regular scheduled days do not fall on the holiday.
• Physical requirements: You must be able to do heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) and remain on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time.
• Ability to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time at a fast pace.

Why Tap Room?

We're proud to attract hospitality-driven talent, from those building long-term careers in the industry to those who simply love the work and want to earn extra income doing what they enjoy.

Career Growth & Development – We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement.

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure – We reward high performance and leadership.

Work with Passionate People – Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry.

Upstream Restaurant Group Inc an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Disclaimer:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”