Prep Cook

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center is a year-round retreat facility located in Falls Village, CT. We serve 6,000 guests per year. We are currently seeking a prep cook to join our food services team. This position requires a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. 

Responsibilities include
• Prepare ingredients for meals
• Assist cooks in meal preparation
• Maintain standing levels of prepared ingredients
• Clean and organize walk-in refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and workspaces
• Assist with inventory of storage rooms, freezers, and refrigerators
• Receive and put away orders 
• Be respectful and helpful to all 
• At times, assist dining hall / kitchen staff and directors when needed
• Attend staff meetings and staff training

Qualifications
• Knife skills and kitchen experience
• Clean, punctual, organized, flexible, motivated, and ability to work independently
• Enthusiasm to work with the highest quality, seasonal ingredients
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and carry up/down stairs, multiple times daily
• Positive attitude, willingness and desire to learn 
• Experience with Kosher food not necessary

How to Apply
To apply, send resume and cover letter to jobs@hazon.org with “Prep Cook” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting June 18, 2019.