96 South Street, New York, NY 10038

Prep Cook

Tin Building by Jean Georges More Info

96 South Street, New York, NY 10038

Full Time • Hourly ($16.50 - $19.00)

Expired: Jul 13, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

About the Company

Tin Building by Jean-Goerges needs cooks! Looking for passionate culinarians!

Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling food emporium located within one of New York’s most iconic landmarks. It showcases a diverse array of venues, including full-service restaurants, fast casual spots, and counter dining options. The 10,000-square-foot marketplace offers a wide range of retail products from private-label goods to grab-and-go items, groceries, and more. To support these operations, the Marketplace features a large commissary kitchen, a bakery, and an exhibition kitchen providing media opportunities. This diverse range of businesses are unified by the Jean-Georges standard for the very best in culinary and tailored hospitality. The variety of offerings enriches the customer experience while creating abundant opportunities for professional growth within a culture of excellence.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chef De Cuisine, the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and organizing ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, dicing, and slicing vegetables, fruits, and meats etc., according to the provided established recipes and guidelines, to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen. Your attention to detail, culinary skills, passion, and commitment to quality contribute significantly to the success of the operation.

What You Will Do

Follow standardized recipes and preparation methods to maintain the quality and consistency of menu items.

Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff to understand specific preparation requirements.

Assist in inventory management by monitoring and restocking ingredients as needed.

Rotate and label ingredients to ensure freshness and prevent waste.

Operate kitchen equipment, such as food processors, slicers, and blenders, safely and efficiently.

Ensure all equipment is thoroughly cleaned and maintained.

Contribute to the visual appeal of dishes by preparing and arranging ingredients aesthetically.

Assist in the assembly and presentation of menu items during service.

Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation standards, including proper handwashing and use of personal protective equipment.

Keep workstations clean, organized, and sanitized.

Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of operations.

Communicate effectively with chefs and line cooks to coordinate preparation schedules.

Monitor the quality of ingredients and report any discrepancies or issues to kitchen management.

Ensure that prepared ingredients meet established quality standards.

Perform all other tasks as duties as assigned and/or per business need.

About You

1+ year of experience as a production/prep cook.

Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices.

Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and handle multiple tasks.

Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy loads.

Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements 

Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).

Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

Climbing steps regularly.

Compensation: $16.50 – 19 per hour

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Please note that The Seaport Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Seaport explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Corporation.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The Seaport Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

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