Prep Cooks - Tatte Paramus

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 25,141 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with vesting match

Vacation Time after 1 year

Paid Sick Time

Flexible schedule without late nights

Discounted meals

Job summary

A leading bakery and cafe is seeking Prep Cooks in Maywood, NJ. Successful candidates will prepare dishes from scratch, emphasizing freshness and quality while adhering to strict recipes and sanitation standards. Candidates should possess teamwork skills and have at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen. Available benefits include competitive pay ranging from $18.25 to $21.00 per hour, health insurance, and flexible scheduling. Join us to contribute to our mission of creating something special.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to adhere to nutrition and sanitary regulations.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, ordered kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for cooking

Attention to detail

Flexibility in shifts

Job description

About

We are looking for Prep Cooks to help us open our Paramus, NJ cafe! Savory team members make all our dishes from scratch, with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality, and work together as a team to prepare dishes in accordance with Tatte guidelines to ensure the highest quality while adhering to specific recipe and sanitation standards. We expect our savory team members to:

• Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Possess a passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness
• Live from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings
• (Ideally, team members also have at least 1 year of experience successfully working in a fast-paced kitchen)
• Competitive Pay (prep cook pay ranges from $18.25-$21.00/hour)
• Health, dental and vision insurance for full time team members
• 401(k) (with a vesting match)
• Free employee assistance program services
• Vacation Time (after 1 year of full-time service)
• Paid Sick Time
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Our Perks And Benefits

• Competitive Pay (prep cook pay ranges from $18.25-$21.00/hour)
• Health, dental and vision insurance for full time team members
• 401(k) (with a vesting match)
• Free employee assistance program services
• Vacation Time (after 1 year of full time service)
• Paid Sick Time
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Summary Of Prep Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
• Other related assignments as necessary.

Essential Functions/Working Conditions For All Savory Team Positions

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

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.