Prep Cook [ Ayudante de cocina ]

Proper Food; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$17-18 per hour

40 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year

Top-notch medical, dental, and vision benefits after 2 months of full-time employment

Commuter benefits program

Stable, full-time role in a fast-paced commissary environment

Job summary

Proper Food is seeking a Prep Cook for our Bushwick, Brooklyn kitchen. In this full-time position, you will play a crucial role in preparing fresh, high-quality meals. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, maintaining clean workstations, and adhering to food safety standards. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage between $17-18, 40 hours of Paid Time Off during your first year, and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits after full-time employment begins. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare ingredients such as washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning food items.
• Experience with stocks, sauces, dressings, and marinades preparation.
• Accurate measurement of ingredients to meet recipe standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and chef direction.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen prep stations.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations.

Job description

Join our Commissary team as a Prep Cook and play a key role in preparing fresh, high-quality meals in our Bushwick, Brooklyn kitchen.

Key Responsibilities / Responsabilidades:

• Prepare ingredients including washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and portioning food items according to recipes and chef direction.

• Assist with preparation of stocks, sauces, dressings, marinades, and other basic components.

• Measure ingredients accurately to meet recipe and production standards.

• Maintain clean and organized prep stations, storage areas, and kitchen equipment.

• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

• Label, date, and properly store all food items in accordance with food safety guidelines.

• Assist with inventory rotation using FIFO standards.

• Support cooks and chefs during high volume periods as needed.

• Report equipment issues, food waste, or shortages to kitchen leadership.

• Properly operate and care for kitchen tools, knives, and equipment.

• Comply with all Proper Food policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Perks / Ventajas

• $17-18 per hour

• 40 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year

• Top-notch medical, dental, and vision benefits after 2 months of full-time employment

• Commuter benefits program

• Stable, full-time role in a fast-paced commissary environment

Proper Food provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Proper Food celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.