Prep Cook
$18.5 per hour55th and Sixth | Pret A Manger
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Prep Cook
Pay: $18.50 per hour + Mystery Shopper Bonus + Tips
About the Company : We’re proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you’re making our guests’ days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we’re doing the right thing and growing fast – it’s an exciting team to hop on board!
About the Role : A Pret Prep Cook works as part of a team in a Pret shop to ensure all hot food is prepared, presented, and served to the required Pret standard. Key focuses for the role are excellent hot food quality and availability, team training, cleanliness and health & safety, equipment maintenance, and maximizing hot food sales.
Key Responsibilities: Right Pret People: Hot Food Training
To coach and train Team Members and Team Member Stars on hot food preparation and standards
To liaise with the management team to ensure all hot food training is planned and carried out appropriately
To conduct hot food team briefs and attend relevant meetings, courses, and conferences
To ensure all hot food training materials are available and up to date
To follow Pret’s dress code and be immaculately presented in the correct Prep Cook uniform
Delicious Food & Drink: Hot Food Quality & Availability
To ensure all hot food is prepared and displayed according to Pret’s planograms and standards
To maintain high quality and appropriate availability of hot food throughout the day
To manage new hot food product launches effectively and on time
To ensure hot food is cooked and held at correct temperatures, with accurate and timely recording
To follow hot food production setting standards and production principles using the hot food plan
Well Loved Shop: Cleanliness & Health & Safety
To adhere to all kitchen health & safety and food safety standards in accordance with the law and Pret policies
To take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself, your team, and customers
To complete all required training and follow Pret’s safety processes at all times
To immediately report any concerns about standards or processes to your Manager
Well Loved Shop: Equipment Maintenance
To ensure all hot food equipment is prepared and set up at the start of each day
To test, clean, and maintain hot food equipment according to Pret standards
To report any equipment maintenance issues to a Manager
To train Team Members to use hot food equipment effectively and efficiently
Growing Sales: Maximizing Hot Food Sales
To communicate with AMK/AMF and organize fresh hot food sampling (Joy of Pret)
To be aware of hot food sales performance within your shop
To ensure sufficient stock of hot food ingredients, packaging, and smallwares
Required Experience :
A team-oriented approach, you respect and support the restaurant’s success
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences
Reliability and punctuality
Prep Cook / Kitchen Experience: 1 year (Required)
NYC Food Handlers Card (Preferred)
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 50 pounds; bend, reach overhead, squat, kneel, and go up and down stairs as needed; safely maneuver through tight or compact spaces; operate restaurant equipment and handle tools such as tongs, pots, and pans with dexterity; work in environments ranging from hot to cold, including near open flames and occasional outdoor conditions; maintain close, distance, and peripheral vision; communicate continuously with team members; and work in a constant state of alertness while maintaining safe operations
The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
Benefits:
Weekly Mystery Shopper bonus plan (Up to an extra $1.00 per hour)
Tips when Good Service is Provided
Paid Time Off
Free breakfast and lunch when working – including generous discounts when you’re not
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits (Available for Full-Time Employees)
401K retirement plan (Available for Full-Time Employees)
Child Bonding Leave
The Pret Academy, which supports the training and development for our wonderful people
A friendly, fun, and fast paced environment with passionate teams to work with
Transit program, FSA and HSAs available
Pet Insurance
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