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Schedule
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayShifts: Day
Weekends OFF
Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Prep Cook (Daytime), Masa
Masa is looking for a Prep Cook to join our team. Led by world renowned Michelin starred chef Masa Takayama, Masa is looking for a candidate who will demonstrate passion, talent, and dedication to their craft and to the culinary industry, with the discipline and attention to detail that an omakase kitchen of this level requires.
Schedule: Full time, Daytime, Off Sundays
Compensation: $22 to $24 per hour, non-exempt, based on experience.
Primary Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited to:
- Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, General Manager, and Supervisors regarding all expectations and tasks.
- Execute the daily prep list set by the Chef de Cuisine, setting up stations so the kitchen and counter are fully ready for evening service.
- Receive, inspect, break down, and properly store deliveries, including fish and seafood, checking quality and temperatures on arrival.
- Prepare stocks, dashi, sauces, rice, vegetables, proteins, and other mise en place according to Company recipes and specifications.
- Demonstrate strong culinary fundamentals, including knife skills, basic cooking methods, and safe use of kitchen equipment.
- Maintain portion control and follow recipes accurately to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
- Organize, label, date, store, and consolidate all product per first in first out (FIFO) standards.
- Conduct inventory and prep counts at the beginning and end of each shift and communicate shortages to the Chef de Cuisine.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in compliance with New York State and New York City Department of Health guidelines and regulations.
- Be mindful and knowledgeable of allergens and cross contamination in all preparation and storage.
- Adhere to the Company’s protocols and standards, including the assigned weekly work schedule.
- Work closely and respectfully with all coworkers, raising issues and concerns to the Operations and Human Resources Departments to document and resolve.
- Willingness to cross train at multiple stations to support staffing and scheduling needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- 2+ years of prep or line cook experience in a professional kitchen, fine dining or Japanese cuisine experience strongly preferred.
- Food Handler’s Certificate (Preferred).
- Knowledge of New York City Department of Health standards and protocols.
- Familiar with hospitality industry best practices.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision during daytime hours.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is necessary to perform the job.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for the full duration of a shift (8+ hours).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and to push or pull delivery carts and stock.
- Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand and wrist motion (knife work).
- Ability to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold storage, steam, and wet or slippery surfaces.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to handle sharp tools and inspect product quality.
Masa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $22.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Teamwork
Communication
Problem Solving
Time Management
Adaptability
Attention to Safety
Quality Control
Customer Service Orientation
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Masa NY is a Michelin 2 star rated restaurant located in the Time Warner Center in Manhattan. Masa was the first Japanese restaurant in the U.S. to receive a Michelin 3 star rating and continued to hold such an honor (2009 to 2025)..
Masa also received three out of four stars from The New York Times, five out of five stars from Forbes Travel Guide and has been named as one of New York's Top 50 by Travel + Leisure.
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