Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
As a Prep Cook at Cafe Zaffri, you will play a pivotal role in preparing dishes to the
exacting standards set by Chef Mary Attea. You will uphold our commitment to quality,
timeliness, and cleanliness, adhering to all Department of Health guidelines to ensure a
safe and organized kitchen environment.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Prepare dishes following specified recipes, including weighing, mixing, and cooking methods.
- Work efficiently within a par system to meet operational needs.
- Ensure all ingredients and final products are fresh and of the highest quality.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including utensils, equipment, and dishes.
- Adhere to DOH food safety and sanitation regulations at all times.
- Communicate effectively with team members regarding inventory, prep needs, and
station status.
- Report any food waste or breakage to the opening Sous Chef for proper recording.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 1+ years experience in fine dining restaurant
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver an exceptional dining
experience.
- Strong comprehension and organization skills to accurately execute recipes.
- A team player attitude, willing to help out wherever necessary.
- The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects, up to 50lbs
- Kneel, bend, or stoop, ascend or descend stairs; be on feet for extended periods of time
Join Our Team:
At Cafe Zaffri, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that
celebrates culinary excellence and cultural diversity. If you are passionate about
Levantine cuisine and are looking to join a dynamic team in a historic yet modern
setting, we invite you to apply for the Prep Cook position at The Twenty Two.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k
Required Skills
Preparing Dishes Following Specified Recipes
Working Efficiently Within a Par System
Ensuring Ingredients and Final Products Are Fresh and of High Quality
Maintaining a Clean and Safe Work Area
Adhering to Food Safety and Sanitation Regulations
Communicating Effectively With Team Members
Reporting Food Waste or Breakage
Fine Dining Restaurant Experience
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Fine Dining, Upscale Casual
Part of Elizabeth Street Hospitality
Cafe Zaffri, the third dining concept from the acclaimed team behind New York City mainstays Raf’s and The Musket Room is located inside The Twenty Two New York, a hotel and private members club located in Union Square. The sprawling restaurant located on the ground floor of the hotel will be open to the public and serve modern interpretations on Levantine cuisine and its
diaspora.
Formerly the Margaret Louisa Home, commissioned by heiress and philanthropist Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt in 1891, the home represented a new kind of housing for a new generation of women: single, ambitious, independent-minded strivers seeking refuge in an unfamiliar place. The history of the building serves as an inspiring backdrop for this women-led team, composed of sisters Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano, alongside Executive Chef
Mary Attea, and Executive Pastry Chef Camari Mick.
This one of a kind team has curated a menu influenced by Chef Mary’s Lebanese heritage that will consist of a modern interpretation of Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the culinary ethos of the region and its diaspora with an emphasis on local, fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. In true Middle Eastern style, the experience will be a celebration of food and company, sharing joyful moments around the table, in a warm and
inviting atmosphere. Cafe Zaffri will crossover and thread the needle between countries, there will be dishes that
reference both the Mediterranean and Levant regions, a style of cuisine that lends itself well to crossing borders and celebrating the seasonality of the neighboring Union Square Market.
In tandem with Cafe Zaffri, the team will manage and curate the food and beverage for the hotel's private member's only restaurant, which will be more broadly contemporary American cuisine, taking inspirations from the member's club at The Twenty Two in London.
