Prep Cook
Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated cook looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a PREP COOK role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.
About Us
We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof. Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality food, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market. We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly rate of $20/hr
- Paid breaks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K plan w/ company match
- In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure
- Employee Discounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire
- Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family
About You
- You take pride in making great food
- You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you
- You want to learn and grow while balancing your personal life with a good-paying job
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares mise-en-place for kitchen workstations
- May work kitchen Garde manger station
- Maintains accurate prep lists
- Inspects and tastes all of ingredients for quality control
- Presents excellent food for service
- Coordinates pick-ups and plating with other cooks and Chefs
- Communicates with Chefs and other cooks before, during and after service
- Cleans and sanitizes work area and maintains designated cooler space
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- Understanding and experience in restaurant hospitality and fine dining
- 1-2+ years professional kitchen experience
- Willingness to learn and retain knowledge
- Good time management and communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines
- Understanding of NYC health department codes