Prep Cooks - Tatte Gramercy (New Cafe Opening)

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,863 - 27,896; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time after 1 year

Paid sick time

Free drinks and discounted meals

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Prep Cooks in New York City. In this role, you will prepare ingredients and support the kitchen team to maintain high standards of quality and cleanliness.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay ranging from $19.50 to $20.25 per hour, and an array of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with company match. If you're ready to grow with us, join Tatte!

Qualifications

• Ideally, have prior experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to stand and work on feet for 8+ hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and maintain organization in the kitchen.
• Follow prep lists and complete all tasks in an organized manner.
• Support inventory tracking and communicate restocking needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Founded by Tzurit Or in 2007, Tatte Bakery began in a home kitchen and at Boston farmers markets before opening its first café in Brookline, Massachusetts. What started as a small neighborhood bakery has grown into a beloved brand with cafés throughout Greater Boston, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and now the Tri State area. While each café has its own unique personality, all are rooted in the same original spirit of Tatte: a welcoming place to gather, feel at home, and find inspiration, comfort, and joy.

Dream & grow with us. At Tatte, we are a team of people from diverse backgrounds working together to inspire, care for, and nurture life every day. We welcome individuals who are passionate, ambitious, genuine, and love people, food, pastry, and coffee. If you are excited to be part of our journey, there are many ways to join our team and opportunities to grow for those who want to learn and build a career with us.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• We are looking for Prep Cooks to help us open our Gramercy café. Prep Cooks play an important role in preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and supporting the kitchen team in executing dishes according to Tatte recipes and standards. We expect our savory team members to:

• Bring passion, attention to detail, and pride to every task completed
• Maintain high standards for quality, cleanliness, and organization
• Work collaboratively and support the team wherever needed
• Live Tatte’s core values and support our mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, afternoons, and evenings

• Ideally, have prior experience working in a fast paced kitchen environment

Summary Of Prep Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs and kitchen leadership
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete all prep tasks in an organized and timely manner
• Wash, chop, measure, and prepare ingredients including fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Ensure all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards at all times
• Monitor food and cooling room temperatures
• Support inventory tracking and communicate restocking needs to kitchen leadership
• Learn and execute cooking methods and techniques used within the kitchen
• Assist chefs with food preparation and additional culinary tasks as needed
• Other related assignments as necessary

Essential Functions / Working Conditions

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to grasp and reach overhead
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+ lbs
• Must be able to stand and work on feet for 8+ hours per day

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $19.50–$20.25/hour
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full time team members
• Vacation time after 1 year of full time service
• Paid sick time
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.