Prep Cook/Receiver

Sifted; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program available after six ‍m 

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Sifted is seeking an enthusiastic Prep Cook to support daily lunch service for leading startups. The role lives in a fast-paced kitchen where you will set up, prep, and plate under the guidance of the executive chef and city manager.

Attention to health and safety, clear communication, and reliability are essential. Perfect for someone with prior kitchen or prep/dishwashing experience who wants to grow with a dynamic, on-site team delivering high-quality meals and client service in a vibrant

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles such as prep or dishwashing.
• Familiar with catering and event servicing.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Working knowledge of diverse cooking methods and equipment.
• Understanding health and safety regulations for food service.
• Basic math and recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and sanitize workstations.
• Follow daily prep lists and measure ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking and maintain clean stations.
• Maintain communication with the executive chef and city manager.
• Receive shipments, sign paperwork, and verify items.
• Label deliveries and organize storage areas.
• Dishwasher support as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Catering

Communication

Cooking methods

Food safety

Basic math

Organization

Job description

About the Role

Sifted is hiring a Prep Cook who is willing to learn and grow with our company. We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a Prep Cook who can heat up the kitchen, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 4am - 12pm

What you’ll be doing

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations
• Following daily prep lists
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients to be used in the cooking process.
• Maintaining clear communication with the executive chef and city manager at all times
• Keeping station and work areas clean at all times
• Receive shipments and sign paperwork upon receipt
• Unload packages from incoming trucks
• Inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged
• Verify items according to order and invoices (quantity, quality, price etc.)
• Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place
• Ensure invoices are signed and filed properly
• Maintain all storage areas, daily cleaning, organizing, identify items needing addressing
• Dishwasher support as needed

Our ideal candidate

• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such prep/dishwasher
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Understanding of health and safety regulations for food service
• Basic math and recording abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to work efficiently in order to maximize team output and minimize overall labor hours
• Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor
• Ability to understand and communicate in written + spoken English

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : $23 per hour
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 24 hours of PTO with each year of employment and 10 company paid holidays
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type:

Part Time

Shift:

Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 4am - 12pm

Eligibility :

This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid); must have a valid drivers license

Work environment :

This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices

Physical requirements :

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.