Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Position: Prep Cook
Reports to: Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef(s)
Position Classification: Non-exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
Purpose
The Prep Cook assists in the preparation of menu items and helps the rest of the kitchen team to produce quality food that upholds the food quality of the restaurant.
Key Focus
- Preparation of menu items advised by Chefs.
- Ensure food quality and prepared menu items meet or exceed standards.
- Label and stock prepped menu items.
Primary Responsibilities
- Working as part of a team to ensure that all tasks are completed in order of priority and in the allotted time frame.
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
- Follow the prep list created by chefs in an orderly manner.
- Label and stock necessary prepped menu items.
- Washing, chopping, and sorting food items.
- Ensuring that all food that is produced is equal to or above the minimum set standards.
- Ensuring astute portion control, wastage control, and adhere to par levels within the department.
- Maintain superior personal hygiene practice at all times
Service Standards
- Maintain the high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout the kitchen.
- Follow all company policies and procedures including recently created and evolving COVID guidelines.
- Follow all Department of Health (DOH) standards.
Company Values
- Understanding that we require a positive and respectful attitude in the workplace.
- Understand and strive to behave in a way that is in line with the company’s values of respect, excellence, transparency, and resilience. The full definition of these values is in our company handbook.
Physical Demands
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The physical demands for this position are lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision for Full Time Employees
- NYC Paid Sick & Safe Leave
- Pre-taxed commuter benefits
- Dining Discounts
Pursuant to applicable New York City law, all staff members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company also requires all staff members to receive a COVID-19 booster, within the time frame established by Company policy based upon when the employee was fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of compliance with these requirements must be furnished before an individual can be scheduled to work for the Company. Should you wish to discuss an accommodation to these requirements, please let us know.
We are an equal opportunities employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
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Part of Mattos Hospitality
9 Orchard is a luxury, boutique hotel opening Spring 2022 in a beautiful, fully restored landmark building on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Its food and beverage offerings will be curated by the Mattos Hospitality team, led by Chef Ignacio Mattos--who also owns and operates the New York classics, Estela, Altro Paradiso and Lodi.
The Food and Beverage program at Nine 9 Orchard will include an elegant, upscale restaurant, a neighborhood bar and lounge, a rooftop bar, in-room dining and a collection of private event spaces.
9 Nine Orchard's much-anticipated opening is on schedule for spring, and we are actively recruiting our opening team. If you would like to take part in this exciting opportunity, please review our job posts and apply today. We look forward to connecting soon!
