Prep Cook (Brooklyn Museum)

Great Performances; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Transit benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Great Performances in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an energetic Prep Cook to join our culinary team at the Brooklyn Museum. You’ll contribute to food preparation, production, and service for high‑volume events in a prestigious cultural venue.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of fast‑paced kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a dedication to food quality and safety. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and reliability to support a busy production schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary, catering, restaurant, or high‑volume kitchen experience.
• Strong food preparation and knife skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Experience with dishwashing, sanitation, and proper food‑handling practices.
• Strong work ethic, excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Positive, dependable, punctual, and team‑oriented.
• Must own a complete knife and culinary tool kit.
• New York City Food Protection Certificate preferred.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours, lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs., and frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive kitchen‑related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, chop, portion, and organize ingredients according to recipes, production needs, and the venue manager’s direction.
• Execute assigned prep and menu items according to established standards for preparation, seasoning, quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Follow prep lists and production schedules to ensure ingredients and food items are ready for catering production and upcoming events.
• Work efficiently and accurately in a fast‑paced, high‑volume catering production kitchen.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate prepared ingredients and food products.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy while completing high‑volume food preparation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food‑handling procedures in accordance with NYC Department of Health guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout the shift.
• Maintain impeccable standards of personal hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Properly clean and sanitize knives, tools, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Maintain a positive, team‑oriented approach and a willingness to support fellow cooks and culinary team members as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the venue manager and other kitchen team members to ensure production needs and deadlines are met.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Assist with additional kitchen preparation and production responsibilities based on operational and catering needs.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

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Full Time Brooklyn, NY, US

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact,

We are seeking an energetic, dependable, and hardworking Prep Cook to join our culinary team at the Brooklyn Museum! This is an exciting opportunity to bring your culinary skills to one of New York City’s most iconic cultural destinations while working alongside a talented and collaborative team. If you’re passionate about food, take pride in quality and consistency, enjoy staying active in a busy kitchen, and bring a positive, can‑do attitude to every shift.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare, cut, chop, portion, and organize ingredients according to recipes, production needs, and the venue manager’s direction.
• Execute assigned prep and menu items according to established standards for preparation, seasoning, quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Follow prep lists and production schedules to ensure ingredients and food items are ready for catering production and upcoming events.
• Work efficiently and accurately in a fast‑paced, high‑volume catering production kitchen.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate prepared ingredients and food products.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy while completing high‑volume food preparation.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food‑handling procedures in accordance with NYC Department of Health guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout the shift.
• Maintain impeccable standards of personal hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Properly clean and sanitize knives, tools, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Maintain a positive, team‑oriented approach and a willingness to support fellow cooks and culinary team members as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the venue manager and other kitchen team members to ensure production needs and deadlines are met.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Assist with additional kitchen preparation and production responsibilities based on operational and catering needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary, catering, restaurant, or high‑volume kitchen experience.
• Strong food preparation and knife skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Experience with dishwashing, sanitation, and proper food‑handling practices.
• Strong work ethic, excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Positive, dependable, punctual, and team‑oriented.
• Must own a complete knife and culinary tool kit.
• New York City Food Protection Certificate preferred.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours, lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs., and frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive kitchen‑related tasks.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a team where your hard work, culinary skills, and passion for food are valued! At the Brooklyn Museum, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented culinary professionals, strengthen your skills, and gain valuable hands‑on experience at one of New York City’s most iconic cultural destinations. As part of Great Performances, you’ll enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career while helping create exceptional experiences for our guests.

Hourly Rate

$23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Vacation, paid and unpaid safe and sick time, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, transit benefits, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.