No Weekends) LIC, NY

Red Rabbit•New York, NY

34d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Packer/Prep Cook is an integral part of a 5 - 10 person team, helping to pack and prepare healthy, made-from-scratch meals for hundreds of children every day. This role offers stable daytime hours, with weekends and holidays off. The ideal candidate has experience in a high-volume kitchen, is reliable, and has a "can-do" attitude. Key responsibilities include accurately packing meals, maintain a clean and food-safe work station, ensuring production line moves quickly and effectively.

Requirements

2+ years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced role in the service industry (e.g., restaurants), high-volume kitchen production (e.g., commissary kitchen), or a similar cafeteria role (e.g., schools/hospitals).
Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
Familiarity with using and maintaining industrial kitchen equipment.
Must have a ServeSafe Certificate.
Self-motivated and highly organized.
Ability to work well within a team and handle fast-paced environments calmly and efficiently.
Positive attitude and contribution to a positive working environment.
Passionate about improving nutrition and health in schools.
Must be able to read and write in English. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly.
ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days of hire (reimbursement available).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Understands what meals need to be packed and at what time, moving with speed and accuracy
Portion and weigh food according to Red Rabbit’s recipes and guidelines.
Prep, cool (as needed), and plate food in line with Red Rabbit’s recipes and food safety standards.
Pack and distribute meals to students, adhering to portion guidelines and school timing.
Quickly and accurately count and track the amount of food produced to ensure compliance and minimize waste.
Ensure the kitchen exceeds Department of Health standards at all times by cleaning workstations and equipment.
Represent Red Rabbit’s values and culture when interacting with school staff and students by being professional, helpful, and courteous.
Other duties as assigned