Prep Cook; Seasonal

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Seasonal The Bronx, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater.

We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do.

Our Vision:
Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission:
Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration:

aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

We are seeking an energetic, dependable, and hardworking Prep Cook to join our Catering Production Kitchen at the Bruckner Building! This seasonal position is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment, preparing fresh ingredients and supporting food production for catered events throughout New York City. If you thrive in a busy kitchen, take pride in quality and consistency, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every shift.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare, cut, chop, portion, and organize ingredients according to recipes, production needs, and Chef direction.
• Execute assigned prep and menu items according to established standards for preparation, seasoning, quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Follow prep lists and production schedules to ensure ingredients and food items are ready for catering production and upcoming events.
• Work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume catering production kitchen.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate prepared ingredients and food products.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy while completing high-volume food preparation.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures in accordance with NYC Department of Health guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout the shift.
• Maintain impeccable standards of personal hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Properly clean and sanitize knives, tools, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented approach and a willingness to support fellow cooks and culinary team members as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Chefs and other kitchen team members to ensure production needs and deadlines are met.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency while…