Hospitality & Prep

Job Details The hospitality group behind The Corner Store , The Eighty Six and Or' Esh is opening a NEW CONCEPT in the West Village

Catch Hospitality Group is an environment where active thinking and active feedback are part of the culture. Great Food, Great Service, and Great Vibe.
Position Overview We are looking for a Prep Cook who is focused, reliable, organized, and passionate about supporting a high performing culinary team.
The Prep Cook plays an important role in the success of daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, following recipes, maintaining clean and organized workspaces, and supporting the culinary team with consistency and care. The ideal Prep Cook is eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and motivated to grow within a fast paced, high standards kitchen environment. This role requires attention to cleanliness, safe food handling, proper organization, and a team first approach.
The Prep Cook must be available to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Compensation: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour
Prepare food items as directed, following recipes, portioning guidelines, prep lists, and presentation standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
Assist with daily prep projects, including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, labeling, storing, and organizing ingredients.
Follow proper food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures.
Demonstrate safe and proper use of knives, kitchen tools, and equipment.
Communicate clearly with chefs, managers, and team members regarding prep needs, product levels, and station readiness.
Participate in daily and weekly cleaning projects, including refrigeration, storage areas, equipment, prep areas, and shared kitchen spaces.
Uphold Catch Hospitality standards for professionalism, cleanliness, teamwork, and respect.
Basic knife skills and general understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation.
Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, verbal direction, and written instructions.
Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast paced kitchen environment.
Willingness to accept coaching and feedback in a positive and productive manner.
At least 1 to 2 years of experience as a Prep Cook or similar role in a high volume, upscale, or fine dining restaurant.
Experience with proper receiving, labeling, storage, and product rotation.
Culinary school or accredited culinary program experience is a plus.
Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued.
~ Community volunteer opportunities.