Prep Cook

maman•New York, NY

18d

About The Position

The Prep Cook/Baker prepares high-quality pastries and menu items to support daily bakery and café operations. The role ensures consistency, efficiency, food safety, and organization while collaborating with the back-of-house team. It contributes to an exceptional guest experience through careful preparation, presentation, and execution of maman menu items. The position works in a fast-paced kitchen environment and requires flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events. Team members may be exposed to heat, cold, and food allergens.

Requirements

Previous prep cook or back-of-house kitchen experience in a café, bakery, or similar fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with pastry preparation and basic baking techniques.
Strong knife skills and working knowledge of basic kitchen techniques.
Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and operational procedures.
Strong time management, multitasking, and adaptability skills.
Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and delivering a high-quality product.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
A strong sense of urgency.
Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
Ability to safely handle knives, kitchen equipment, and hot surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a bakery or café setting with exposure to pastry and baked goods production.
Food Handler’s Certification or ServSafe Certification.
Keeping up with the latest industry trends.

Responsibilities

Prepare pastries and menu items according to maman recipes, portioning guidelines, and quality standards, including doughs, batters, fillings, and garnishes.
Complete daily prep tasks such as chopping, measuring, mixing, and assembling ingredients accurately and efficiently.
Use strong knife skills and proper techniques to ensure consistency and safety.
Support baking and production needs, ensuring items meet visual and quality expectations.
Maintain high standards of aesthetics and presentation.
Keep the workstation clean, organized, and efficient.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in accordance with local regulations and ServSafe guidelines.
Label, date, and store food items properly to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing deliveries as needed.
Promptly communicate issues affecting quality, safety, or presentation to the Kitchen Leader.
Collaborate positively with the back-of-house team to achieve high standards of execution.
Support front-of-house operations when needed to help ensure smooth service and a seamless guest experience.
Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with team members and leadership.
Contribute to a supportive team environment with an upbeat, friendly, and collaborative attitude.
Perform additional tasks and ad hoc projects as assigned to support daily operations.