Prep Cook

2 years

About us

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nations first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients, colleagues, and communitys visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

Great Performances seeks a full-time Prep Cook for our catering production kitchen. We are looking for an individual with a high energy level and a desire to learn and enhance their culinary skills. You must have the ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items according to the chefs standards of preparation, seasoning, presentation, and portioning
• Excel in a fast-paced environment with high-quality standards
• Maintain food safety standards according to NYC Department of Health guidelines
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workstation
• Maintain a positive, team-spirited approach with a willingness to support fellow cooks as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary or restaurant experience
• Excellent knife skills
• Professional culinary references required
• Experienced in dishwashing and sanitation
• Must own a complete knife and tool kit
• Must have regular computer access
• Impeccable standards of personal hygiene
• New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus
• Strong work ethic, well organized, focused, attentive to details
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and stand for at least 8 hours

Location: Bronx, New York

Schedule: Seasonal role with the requirement to work any shift on any day as needed

Hourly rate: $18.00 - $22.00/hour

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Safe & Sick Time

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Commuter Benefits

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to Food Safety Standards

Organizational Skills

Positive Attitude

Willingness to Learn

Commitment to Sustainability

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Problem Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Culinary Creativity

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