Prep Cook

CHOPT • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If you have an eye for detail and a knack for organization, and thrive in a behind-the-scenes role that's crucial to the whole show, you can be a Prep Cook for Chopt! This role is part of a team that's changing the way America eats one salad at a time. Prep Cooks are the culinary masterminds who get all the pieces in place for the frontline team, ensuring the salad line has its star ingredients and the operation runs smoothly.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant experience is required, experience working in high volume restaurant settings is preferred.
• Must be able to move with urgency and hustle to keep up with the demands of a high-volume kitchen.
• Must have strong knife skills or experience in preparing ingredients to minimize waste and ensure consistent product.
• Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols and maintain a BOH that is compliant with all DOH regulation.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, wiping, reaching, bending, and lifting are required actions throughout a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• experience working in high volume restaurant settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prep, Prep, and More Prep! You'll be the ultimate prep pro, cutting, washing, and preparing a wide variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients for our busy salad line.
• The Mise en Place Master: You'll be responsible for the "everything in its place" principle, making sure every station is stocked with the right ingredients and supplies.
• A Wizard with Weight: You'll accurately measure and portion ingredients according to our recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
• A Food Safety Fanatic: You'll keep your work area clean, safe, and sanitized, always following food safety and sanitation protocols.
• The Supply Chain Guardian: You'll help with receiving deliveries and organizing inventory, making sure everything is stored properly and that we don't run out of our fan-favorite ingredients.
• All-Hands-On-Deck Attitude: We're a team, and that means being ready to jump in and help with other tasks like dishwashing or cleaning to make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• We're All Cross-Trainers! You'll have opportunities to learn different roles like Salad Maker and Food Runner to become a more well-rounded team member.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates and performance-based pay increases
• A clear career path with opportunities for advancement – 50% of all managers started in hourly positions
• Variety of Health and Wellness Benefits
• Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending Benefits
• Generous PTO Policy for all employees
• Paid Meal Breaks
• Discounted meals
• Employee Assistance Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees