Prep Cook

King David Tacos - NYC
New York, New York
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details ABOUT US

Founded in Brooklyn in 2016, King David Tacos is a woman-owned CPG / Hospitality hybrid food company, focused on making a better on-the-go breakfast. Our breakfast tacos are critically-acclaimed, and we have established the breakfast taco market in New York.

We operate out of our 11,000 square foot headquarters and production facility in Prospect Heights.

Our productsbreakfast tacosare straightforward, but require great attention to detail. We produce all of our ingredients and menu items daily and then package our breakfast tacos for grabngo. We are a vertically-integrated, omnichannel business.

Find out more about our story on our website here: kingdavidtacos.com

We are hiring for a full-time Prep Team Member in our commissary kitchen in Prospect Heights. The functions of this role will assist in both food preparation & production shifts.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Schedule*:

5 Days / 35 Hours per week average / Tuesday - Saturday

This schedule may fluctuate based on business needs
No Overtime unless approved

This position is available immediately and there is always opportunity for long-term growth as we expand.

Job Overview

Prepare and assemble food items according to recipes and quality standards, maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhere to food safety guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

Follow and execute recipes and assembly instructions accurately
Maintain consistency and high-quality production at all times
Set up and break down the workspace efficiently and thoroughly
Keep the production area clean, organized, and well-stocked throughout the shift
Comply with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations set by KDT, DOH, USDA, and FDA
Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration with fellow team members during each shift
Please note: This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the business

What you'll be doing:

Preparing ingredients for use in recipes
Utilizing recipes to prepare product
Assisting with production and/ or prep team
Ensuring that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness.
Following a Food Safety Plan and filling relevant logs

Requirements:

At least 2 years of production (commissary or restaurant) experience
Food Protection Certification (Food Handler's License) preferred
A commitment to making a consistent product that you are proud of
A self-starter and independent worker
A desire to work smarter, and maximize your hours
A team mentality and a good attitude
A sense of urgency and a strong work ethic
Experience in a high-volume restaurant or commissary / production-centric kitchen
English comprehension
This role requires attention to safety, physical dexterity and intermittently required to use hands, arms, legs, feet, body, and trunk to carry, lift/lower, push/pull up to 50 lbs.

We take pride in what we make, and we're looking for people with the same attitude towards food!

Plus, free breakfast tacos...!

We look forward to hearing from you,

-The Team at KDT

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Production Cooking

Ability to Work Independently

Production Experience

Time Management

Package Product According to Standards