Hello!

Rigor Hill Market is a new, small neighborhood market and cafe, barkers, marketplace.  We sell fantastic produce from farms in the Hudson Valley, as well as freshly baked bread and pastries, excellent coffee and a small lunch menu. We are looking to hire an opening team of friendly and caring individuals who will help us establish our presence in the Tribeca community. If you love working with great products and are enthusiastic about hospitality, we would love to talk to you about joining our team!

General Description: The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting in all operations of the BOH team in the kitchen operations of Rigor Hill Market. The Savory Prep works in cooperation with BOH staff to ensure efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

 Service and Maintenance

• Complete opening and closing side work checklists for shift daily

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. sauces, vegetables, mise en place)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report to, and follow Executive and/or Sous Chef’s instructions
• Keep station clean and ingredients appropriate stored at all times
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Maintain sanitation to DOH standards; keep work area clean and organized
• Inform supervisor on duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations
• Update knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities
• Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible
• Complete other duties as assigned by management
• Communicate all necessary guest information with the team to set everyone up for success (allergy alerts, VIPs, special requests, celebrations, etc.)

Menu Knowledge 

• Maintain an understanding of Rigor Hill Market menus and have the ability to clearly describe market offerings
• Understand different types of allergy restrictions and help communicate potential issues to floor and kitchen staff

Brand

• Understand and communicate Rigor Hill Market’s values and brand philosophy to customers and staff and set the tone for a positive work environment
• Promote the Rigor Hill Market vision while establishing us as an innovator within our industry
• Walk the talk with who we are and what we stand for internally and externally
• Bring to life a guest-centric vision with our retail operations

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Shows a desire to learn about market products and develop within our company
• Demonstrates good organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Exude excellence in hospitality
• Hold passion for exceptional hospitality in food and beverage
• Maintain proper knowledge of usage and labeling of cleaning products
• Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Be self-driven, results-oriented, and a hold a passion for excellence
• Have lots of fun at work but is not afraid of putting in long hours when required
• Be a highly effective communicator through email, phone, video, and in person
• Up to date and passionate about culinary trends in the United States and abroad

Experience/Education

• Minimum 1+ yrs experience as a prep cook
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs
• NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential functions
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working under stress, in fast-paced environments
• Polished personal presentation: grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook