Prep Cook/Receiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after 6 months

24 hours PTO per year

10 company-paid holidays

Free lunch during meal service

Job summary

Sifted is hiring a Prep Cook who is eager to learn and grow with our team in NYC. This part-time role runs weekdays early mornings (4am–12pm) with a focus on speed, accuracy, and hospitality. You’ll support kitchen operations, prep, and client-service oriented meals.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, following prep lists, measuring ingredients, receiving shipments, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. ServSafe certification and strong English communication are required.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• English proficiency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Set up and sanitize workstations and follow prep lists.
• Measure ingredients and prep cooking ingredients.
• Maintain communication with executive chef and city manager.
• Receive shipments, inspect contents, and sign paperwork.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Support dishwasher as needed.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

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
• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such prep/dishwasher
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• 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
• 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
• 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.

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality .

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies.

We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner .

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients:

• Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
• Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
• Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands‑on learning.
• People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
• Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.

The pay range for this role is:

23 - 23 USD per hour (New York City Kitchen)