Butcher/Cook [Carnicero / cocinero]

Proper Food • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Commissary team as an Cook / Butcher and play a key role in preparing fresh, high-quality meals in our Bushwick, Brooklyn kitchen. Únete a nuestro equipo de cocina como cocinero/carnicero y desempeña un papel fundamental en la preparación de comidas frescas y de alta calidad en nuestra cocina de Bushwick, Brooklyn.

Requirements

• 1 + year cooking and butchering experience in a high volume kitchen environment
• Comfortable with physical work, lifting, pulling, carrying 50+ lbs, and climbing ladders
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and stay active throughout the shift
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow a daily task list
• Able to read, write, and do basic math
• Available consistently to be on time for early morning shifts in Bushwick, Brooklyn
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen

Nice To Haves

• English/Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Receives deliveries of meat, fish or other product and inspects them to ensure that they adhere to the highest quality standards and are not expired
• Prepares meat to be ready for cooking using a variety of actions, including boning, tying, grinding, cutting, and trimming.
• Rotates products to reduce the chance of any meat spoiling to reduce waste and loss of profits.
• Maintains and cleans the prep areas to reduce the risk of food contamination and adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Supports hot line operations as needed, including assisting with prep and cooking, ensuring consistency and quality of prepared food items.
• Works in both butcher and kitchen stations based on business needs, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to transition between raw preparation and hot food execution.
• Works efficiently with kitchen team members and complies with company procedures and food safety standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers
• Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
• Assists other stations or areas of the kitchen when requested by management.
• Is quick, diligent, and willing to improve.

Benefits

• $18-19.50/per hour
• 40 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year
• Top-notch medical, dental, and vision benefits after 2 months of full-time employment
• Commuter benefits program
• Stable, full-time role in a fast-paced commissary environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed