Chef / Prep Cook

A-Staffing • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

On behalf of our client, a new craft café and bakery built around the traditions of fermentation in food and beverage, we are seeking dedicated culinary professionals for their flagship opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This is a role for someone with solid fundamentals, genuine respect for good ingredients, and the curiosity to keep refining their craft. You will handle preparation and cooking across our client's daily food menu, working with organic, high-quality ingredients to deliver dishes of consistent quality.

Requirements

• 1–2+ years of hands-on kitchen experience (Prep Cook, Line Cook, or Chef)
• Solid fundamental cooking and knife skills
• Ability to work a consistent morning-to-afternoon schedule (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Nice To Haves

• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred
• Experience with organic, artisanal, or seasonal produce a plus

Responsibilities

• Cutting vegetables, preparing sauces and dressings, and handling preliminary ingredient processing
• Executing recipes accurately, with standardized cooking and seasoning
• Using efficient knife techniques to maximize yield and minimize waste
• Maintaining consistent plating based on recipe cards and photo guides
• Checking freshness and practicing strict FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation
• Tracking stock levels and contributing to reorder proposals
• Keeping temperature logs, managing allergens, and sanitizing tools and workstations
• Balancing speed and quality during busy periods

What This Job Offers

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