Prep Cook

Kearny, NJ (1/2 hr from NYC)

We are a food service business looking for a reliable and skilled prep cook to help us with all the preparations of the food items. We want someone with experience and who is passionate about food. You will be working with our inhouse chef to cook a plant based menu. No plant based experience needed.

The prep cook is responsible for providing a supportive role in the kitchen and to our chef.
Its responsibilities include chopping vegetables, breaking down, weighing and mixing ingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and other duties.

Responsibilities:

• Completing all tasks, in order, assigned by the chef

• Organizing all ingredients in an accessible manner

• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients

• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients

• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen

• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards

• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and informing the chef to order resupply

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Prep Cook in a full-service kitchen or food service environment

• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach

• Strong knife skills and food handling experience

• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards

• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications

• Ability to take direction

• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

• Aptitude to resolve problems

• Polished presentation

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for the entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.