Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth Opportunities

Tap Room; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstream Hospitality Group is seeking motivated Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen environment in Bay Shore, NY. You will wash, peel, and cut ingredients, prep items to company recipes, and support the line cooks to ensure smooth service.

Prep or line cook experience is a plus, and you should be able to work holidays. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods in a hot, loud setting. We value reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Prep or line cook experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Arrives appropriately dressed and ready to work on time.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Job description

Upstream Hospitality Group is seeking motivated Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen environment in Bay Shore, NY. You will wash, peel, and cut ingredients, prep items to company recipes, and support the line cooks to ensure smooth service.

Prep or line cook experience is a plus, and you should be able to work holidays. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods in a hot, loud setting. We value reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.