Prep Cook- Eataly Short Hills

Eataly North America•Millburn, NJ

13d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

A Prep Cook prepares a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager. Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production Performs other duties as required or assigned Hourly Rate: $18-$20.00

Requirements

1+ year of kitchen experience
Basic math skills
Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert well-paced mobility
Ability to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environment
Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of cold food items
Prepares all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants
Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes
Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations
Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
Performs other duties as required or assigned