Prep Cook

We are hiring a Prep Cook (Receiver) for Santi!

Prep Cooks (Receivers) are responsible for supporting all aspects of food preparation, receiving, storage, and kitchen organization. They plan, prep, receive, organize, and maintain quality standards across food production while ensuring ingredients, products, and supplies are properly received, stored, and available for service. They will work to support the culinary team and provide impeccable hospitality to each of our guests, working together with the kitchen and FOH teams to curate the best experience possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following and may change or be adjusted at any time:

• Review the production schedule and pars to identify priority tasks for the day.
• Set up your workstation with all necessary mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies, following Santi’s standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared and operational according to scheduled timelines.
• Prepare ingredients and menu components with precision, ensuring consistent quality, portion control, and adherence to recipes.
• Participate in quality control measures, including tasting items as needed, to ensure all standards are met or exceeded.
• Receive incoming food, beverage, and supply deliveries and verify products against invoices and purchase orders.
• Inspect deliveries for quality, quantity, temperature, freshness, and accuracy, and promptly communicate any discrepancies or concerns to management.
• Ensure all received products are properly labeled, dated, rotated, and stored according to Santi’s standards and Department of Health requirements.
• Organize walk-ins, dry storage, refrigeration, and other storage areas to maintain cleanliness, accessibility, and proper product rotation.
• Verify recipes are followed accurately to ensure consistent quality in all prepared items.
• Be adaptable and able to follow directions or adjustments from the chef or sous chefs.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and receiving area throughout the shift, adhering to hygiene and safety standards.
• Promptly communicate any inventory needs, shortages, damaged products, or delivery issues to culinary management.
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels and maintaining accurate organization of food and kitchen supplies.
• Support your team members whenever possible, fostering a collaborative and efficient environment.
• Complete any additional duties as assigned by management.
• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of Santi’s menu, ingredients, products, and preparation techniques.
• Understand and identify allergy restrictions and communicate any concerns to kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of your work area and equipment throughout the shift.
• Adhere to all state sanitation and health regulations consistently.
• Ensure proper maintenance and use of equipment, operating everything safely and as intended.
• Inspect the cleanliness and organization of prep, receiving, and storage areas, addressing any issues immediately.
• Monitor the condition of tools, equipment, products, and supplies, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Minimize product waste and maximize efficiency in ingredient usage.
• Follow proper FIFO procedures and assist in monitoring expiration dates and product freshness.
• Immediately report any Department of Health or OSHA violations to the supervisor on duty.
• Follow proper storage procedures in compliance with Department of Health regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

• $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Pre-tax transit benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Position Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in food preparation, receiving, or a similar kitchen role in a fine dining, high-volume NYC restaurant.
• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Communicate information effectively and efficiently.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required).
• Possesses a strong passion for food, great attention to detail, and upholds a high standard of excellence.
• Ability to execute recipes and prep work in adherence with company policy.
• Excellent knife-handling skills and understanding of various cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and an understanding of receiving, inventory rotation, labeling, and proper food storage procedures.
• Ability to safely lift, move, organize, and store food products and kitchen supplies as required by the position.
• Be able to maintain and enforce the high standards of Santi.
• Possesses an eagerness to learn and has a great work ethic.

BBianco Hospitality Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.