The role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced prep cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Cater To You team in Brooklyn, NY. As a prep cook, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

Where you’ll be working:

Poly Prep Country Day School (PPC)

Thirty years ago Cater to You Food Service began providing lunch programs to independent schools. Today, CTY prepares more than 13,000 fresh meals daily for students ranging from pre-schoolers to high school seniors. Our wholesome offerings are always created on-site, from scratch, using better-for-you premium products. Cater to You Food Service is looking for enthusiastic and committed team members to help us grow + continue to create better-for-you food for school children.

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What we offer to you:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health Benefits include medical/dental/vision/other voluntary benefits
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Consistent schedule- primarily Monday-Friday, no late evenings/weekends
• Daily Family style meal
• Entertainment & travel discounts
• Training and Development including top-tier culinary instruction and tuition reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities and promotion from within
• Employee referral program
• Open and positive work environment

Your pay:

$17.00

What you’ll be doing:

• Customer Focus: Maintains CTY’s customer-driven approach to service.
• Food Production: Follows standards that produce the highest quality product representing the CTY ideals of focusing on healthy, portion-controlled, and sustainable local foods.
• Peel, dice, shred and slice food products using knives or electric equipment.
• Wash and clean raw food products.
• Follow proper portion control guidelines.
• Keep work area and equipment neat and clean at all times.
• Support and participate in common teamwork with all unit members.

What we’re looking for:

Skills: dressing emulsification vinaigrettes, vegetable identification, good knife skills, and kitchen etiquette.

Must-haves:

At least 2 years of prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking

Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.

Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.

Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

Food handlers’ certification