Prep Cook

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Chef Andrew Carmellini is seeking a PREP COOK for his signature restaurant Cafe Carmellini at The Fifth Avenue Hotel.

Cafe Carmellini is the signature restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini. Here Chef Carmellini marks his return to fine dining, distilling his 30-year New York City career into an extraordinary culinary experience. His stylish food marries Italian and French cooking with a classic New York feel and a modern vibe.

Chef Carmellinis menu draws on many sources of inspiration, from the city he loves to a family history rich with hospitality and a passion for food. (The restaurants name is a nod to the family coffee importing business, which thrived in Tuscany for 120 years.) Some dishes are classics reimagined; others are fresh approaches to dishes he has cooked for many years; still others are new innovations, highlighting the best of each season.

The wine program is curated by Master Sommelier Josh Nadel and features a unique, comprehensive 1,800-bottle wine list featuring the best producers from Italy, France, the U.S. and around the globe. The design of Cafe Carmellini weds the landmark buildings original neoclassical architecture with maximalist style, channeling Old New York elegance and sophistication. Cafe Carmellini offers a welcoming kitchen, an intimate bar, an extraordinary dining room featuring two grand sculptural trees and a carefully curated art collection, and balconies offering tete-a-tete dining experiences with a view of the action.

Ideal candidates possess:

* Ability to complete shift work, as assigned, timely and thoroughly
* Have knowledge of cooking procedures, safety and sanitation
* Have experience on multiple stations in the kitchen
* Comfortable with preparing large quantities
* Support their fellow cooks
* Ensure quality and accuracy of products and dishes
* Are able to lift 25 lbs or more
* Prepare and execute key components of dishes

Benefits:

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits day of hire for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Paid Time Off, Employee Dining Discount, BRi Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for full time employees, and Referral Reward Program.

Since first partnering in 2009, chef Andrew Carmellini, Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom have opened a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary services at preeminent hotels, live music venues and major metropolitan sports arenas and airports across New York City, Detroit, Baltimore and Nashville including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Joes Pub and The Library at The Public, Lafayette, Bar Primi, Leuca, Westlight, Mister Dips, Rec Pier Chop House, The Cannon Room, San Morello, Evening Bar, The Brakeman, Penny Red's, Carne Mare, Cafe Carmellini and The Portrait Bar. The team actively runs food and beverage operations in five hotels, including The Greenwich Hotel, The William Vale, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Shinola Hotel, and The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Known for delivering quality experiences and pertinent culinary culture, each place is a distinctly owned, handcrafted labor of love. They've received widespread critical acclaim, recognition on countless Best of lists, a Michelin star, and two coveted James Beard Foundation awards. To learn more, visit nhgnyc.com or AndrewCarmellini.com. The pay range for the position is $21 - $24 per hour.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Culinary Creativity

Physical Stamina

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Customer Service Orientation

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

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