Prep Cook - The Smith NYC

Cornertable; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Prep Cook to assist in preparing dishes at one of their popular locations. This role involves prepping ingredients, ensuring food quality, and contributing to a positive kitchen environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, passionate about hospitality, and ready to make diners happy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits plan

401K plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Discounts

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
• You genuinely get joy from making people happy.
• You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of dishes by prepping ingredients.
• Prepare items by chopping vegetables and making salads.
• Store food in designated areas to prevent spoilage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Previous cooking experience

Job description

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Corner Table Restaurants provided pay range

This range is provided by Corner Table Restaurants. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $23.00/hr

About Corner Table

Corner Table Restaurants (CTR), the company behind The Smith, has a simple mission: make people happy. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust, CTR serves delicious food and drinks people crave to millions of guests each year. With many more locations launching in the coming years, our team is growing fast, and we’re looking for smart, upbeat, authentic people to join us!

About The Smith

The Smith is an extremely popular casual neighborhood brasserie – in fact, several of our locations are among the Top 100 busiest restaurants in the US! The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Our signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a bountiful brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night.

The Position: Prep Cook

• Assist in the preparation of dishes by prepping ingredients to The Smith’s recipe specifications.
• Prepare items by chopping vegetables, making salads, and putting together entrees
• Store food in designated areas to prevent spoilage and make sure the food temperature is appropriate.
• Cut and portion different types of food from the menu and follow the recipe carefully.
• Make stock soups to be used during the cooking process.
• Portion food and prepare dishes for plating.
• Package to-go meals for guests.
• Keep track of ingredients to ensure there is always enough for service.
  
  

What Makes You Great:

• You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
• Learning about food and beverages excites you.
• You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.
• You have previous cooking experience.
  
  

What Makes Us Great: (OUR BENEFITS)

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Bring a friend to work bonus
• Generous paid time off
• A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.
  
  

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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