Prep Cook

About this position

Department: Kitchen / Prep

To prepare high-quality ingredients efficiently and consistently while maintaining an organized, clean, and food-safe prep environment.

Reports To: General Manager and designated Kitchen / Shift Leadership

The Prep Cook works under the direction of the location's leadership team and is responsible for completing assigned prep, maintaining food safety standards, and keeping the kitchen prepared for service.

Prep Cooks are responsible for the organization and execution of their assigned prep work within established company standards and direction.

• Ingredient Production: Execute assigned chopping, slicing, portioning, cooking, marinating, and other prep according to established recipes and specifications.
• Prep List: Complete the daily prep list accurately and on schedule. Communicate delays or obstacles to leadership.
• Product Quality: Ensure prepared ingredients meet standards for quality, portion, consistency, appearance, and freshness.
• Station Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked prep station.
• Food Safety: Follow proper temperature control, cooling, labeling, dating, storage, and FIFO procedures.
• Service Readiness: Keep the line supplied and anticipate upcoming prep and production needs.
• Inventory Awareness: Communicate shortages, waste, and product-quality concerns before they affect service.
• Team Support: Assist the line or other BOH positions when needed.
• Receiving & Storage: Receive and properly store deliveries when assigned.
• Cleanliness: Clean and break down the prep area thoroughly throughout and at the end of the shift.

• Strong foundational knife skills and general kitchen knowledge
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and direction consistently
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of basic food safety, sanitation, labeling, dating, and FIFO
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented work ethic

• Previous prep or kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to safely use knives and commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment

• Reliable and consistent availability based on business needs
• Availability for weekday, weekend, opening, and closing shifts as scheduled
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Flexibility during high-volume periods and staffing needs

A successful Prep Cook consistently completes prep on time, maintains high food-quality standards, keeps the prep area organized, and ensures the kitchen is prepared for service.

Location

New York .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3136502333.