Prep Cook, Part Time in New York NY & Food Service Standards
Overview
Prep Cook role at Restaurant Associates in New York, NY on a part time schedule. You will prepare food to specification, assist chefs, and uphold HACCP and safety standards in a high-volume dining environment. This position supports a team delivering catering and dining services for museums, performing arts centers, and corporate clients. The role emphasizes consistency, quality, and customer service across multiple stations.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and follow daily production schedules to prepare items with established recipes and portions
- 2Design and maintain accurate production worksheets and waste logs to minimize waste and ensure traceability
- 3Taste and adjust dishes to meet quality standards and customer expectations
- 4Operate and clean equipment after use and store, label, and date all food items in compliance with policy
- 5Follow HACCP guidelines and health/sanitation regulations in all tasks
- 6Serve customers efficiently at multiple stations and respond to orders with accuracy and courtesy
- 7Prepare items from steam tables and grills according to approved recipes and standards
- 8Resolve customer concerns and communicate effectively with team members
- 9Document required reports and logs as part of daily operations
- 10Assist with other duties as assigned to support kitchen and service teams
Requirements10
- 1Previous cooking experience is required
- 2Part time schedule; Tuesday through Friday with hours varying
- 3Ability to comply with safety and sanitation guidelines and wear protective gloves and proper footwear
- 4Willingness to follow established recipes and production standards
- 5Comfort working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- 6Interest in contributing to a collaborative team and delivering quality service
- 7Location: New York, NY 10001
- 8Pay Range: $29.00 per hour to $32.89 per hour
- 9Applicants may engage with the company’s applicant text program and standard application process
- 10Eligibility for Employee Referral Program and related benefits may vary by position
Salary Insight
$60 - $67k per year
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