Production Prep Cook

Cookunity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverage through Cigna

Daily lunch provided

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

CookUnity in New York is seeking a Production Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations. This role involves preparing ingredients, batch cooking, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have strong knife skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and preferably some experience in a professional kitchen. Benefits include weekly pay and healthcare coverage.

Join our mission to nourish the world with great food!

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume food production preferred.
• Strong knife skills and basic cooking techniques required.
• Ability to follow standardized processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and production needs.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow all food safety guidelines.
• Assist with inventory prep and waste minimization.
• Coordinate with kitchen leads for smooth production.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume food production environment

Strong knife skills

Ability to follow recipes

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Reliable and punctual

Food Handler's Certification

Spanish proficiency

Job description

About CookUnity:

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Production Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and components for meal assembly. In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing prep tasks with precision and efficiency to ensure all dishes meet quality, consistency, and food safety standards.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in structured kitchen environments and takes pride in clean, consistent execution.

What You’ll Do

Ingredient Preparation

• Wash, cut, portion, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and production needs
• Execute prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, cooking grains, and preparing sauces

Batch Cooking & Component Production

• Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and yields to meet quality standards
• Ensure all prepared items are properly labeled, stored, and organized

Quality & Food Safety

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of ingredients (FIFO)

Production Support

• Work efficiently to meet daily prep quotas and production timelines
• Assist with inventory prep and waste minimization

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with kitchen leads and plating teams to ensure smooth production flow
• Communicate any shortages, delays, or quality issues in real time

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume food production environment preferred
• Strong knife skills and basic cooking techniques
• Ability to follow recipes and standardized processes with precision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Spanish proficiency is a plus

Role Details

• Hourly, non-exempt position
• Kitchen / food production environment
• May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on production needs

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Healthcare coverage through Cigna
• Daily lunch provided
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position

$20—$23 USD

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we’ll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.