Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Victor’s Café, a historic Cuban restaurant in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, is hiring experienced Prep Cooks to join our culinary team.
Since 1963, Victor’s Café has been known for authentic Cuban cuisine, warm hospitality, and a commitment to quality. We are looking for dependable, motivated cooks who take pride in their work and perform well in a busy kitchen.
Why Join Victor’s Café?
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$20 to $24 per hour, based on experience
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Health benefits available after 30 days of employment
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Employee dining discounts
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Supportive, hands-on leadership
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Clear expectations and consistent kitchen standards
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Opportunity to work with an experienced culinary team
What We Are Looking For
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At least one year of prep cook experience in a high-volume casual or fine-dining restaurant
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Strong knife skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques
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Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, portion standards, and instructions
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Ability to prepare ingredients accurately and keep the kitchen stocked for service
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Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
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Organized, dependable, and committed to maintaining a clean workstation
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Spanish-speaking ability is helpful but not required
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Availability to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays
Apply in Person
Come meet the Chef Tuesday through Friday after 3:00 p.m.
Please bring a copy of your résumé and ask to speak with the Chef.
Victor’s Café
236 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Learn more about us:
victorscafe.com
instagram.com/victorscafenyc
Victor’s Café, un histórico restaurante cubano en el corazón de Midtown Manhattan, está contratando cocineros y cocineras de preparación con experiencia para nuestro equipo de cocina.
Desde 1963, Victor’s Café es conocido por su auténtica cocina cubana, su cálida hospitalidad y su compromiso con la calidad. Buscamos personas responsables y motivadas que se enorgullezcan de su trabajo y sepan desempeñarse bien en una cocina con mucho movimiento.
¿Por qué trabajar en Victor’s Café?
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Pago de $20 a $24 por hora, según la experiencia
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Beneficios médicos disponibles después de 30 días de empleo
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Descuentos en comidas para empleados
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Liderazgo presente y dispuesto a apoyar
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Expectativas claras y estándares de cocina consistentes
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Oportunidad de trabajar con un equipo culinario con experiencia
Lo que buscamos
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Al menos un año de experiencia como cocinero o cocinera de preparación en un restaurante informal de alto volumen o de alta cocina
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Buen manejo del cuchillo y conocimiento de técnicas de preparación de alimentos
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Capacidad para seguir recetas, listas de preparación, porciones estándar e instrucciones
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Capacidad para preparar ingredientes con precisión y mantener la cocina abastecida para el servicio
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Conocimiento de seguridad alimentaria y procedimientos de higiene
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Organización, responsabilidad y compromiso con mantener limpia su estación de trabajo
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Buenas habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en equipo
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Se valorará saber español, pero no es un requisito
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Disponibilidad para trabajar los turnos asignados, incluidos fines de semana y días festivos
Solicita en persona
Ven a conocer al chef de martes a viernes después de las 3:00 p.m.
Trae una copia de tu currículum y pide hablar con el chef.
Victor’s Café
236 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Conoce más sobre nosotros:
victorscafe.com
instagram.com/victorscafenyc
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Attention to Detail
Time Management Skills
Adaptability
Problem Solving Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Collaboration With Kitchen Staff
Ability to Handle Stress
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Founded by Victor Del Corral in 1963, Victor’s Café continues to capture the hearts of New Yorkers, theater-goers, and a creative cast of regulars including Barbara Walters, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Sting and Brett Ratner. Its Cuba Lounge hosts a lively bar scene with live music in the evenings, serving colorful tapas and deliciously crafted cocktails.
Sonia Zaldivar, Victor's only daughter, is the current owner, with her daughter, Monica, heading up the daily operations at the restaurant.
The cuisine at Victor’s Café includes the most delicious, authentic dishes combined with the restaurant’s exclusive creations that represent the evolution of Cuban cuisine.
The restaurant itself is divided into three spacious dining rooms, accented with warm lighting, colorful Cuban art and lofty sky-lit ceilings. The Cuba Lounge is intimate and warm, featuring a tapas menu and a variety of traditional Cuban cocktails such as Mojitos and Sangria.
