Prep Cook
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Prep Cook
Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for organization Do you thrive in a behind-the-scenes role thats crucial to the whole show If you want to be a part of a team thats changing the way America eats one salad at a time then you can be a Prep Cook for Chopt! Our Prep Cooks are the culinary masterminds that get all the pieces in place for our frontline team. Without you the line would be missing its star ingredients and the show couldnt go on.
Responsibilities:
Prep Prep and More Prep!Youll be the ultimate prep pro cutting washing and preparing a wide variety of fresh high-quality ingredients for our busy salad line.
The Mise en Place Master:Youll be responsible for the everything in its place principle making sure every station is stocked with the right ingredients and supplies.
A Wizard with Weight:Youll accurately measure and portion ingredients according to our recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
A Food Safety Fanatic:Youll keep your work area clean safe and sanitized always following food safety and sanitation protocols.
The Supply Chain Guardian:Youll help with receiving deliveries and organizing inventory making sure everything is stored properly and that we dont run out of our fan-favorite ingredients.
All-Hands-On-Deck Attitude:Were a team and that means being ready to jump in and help with other tasks like dishwashing or cleaning to make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
Were All Cross-Trainers!Youll have opportunities to learn different roles like Salad Maker and Food Runner to become a more well-rounded team member.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Previous restaurant experience is required experience working in high volume restaurant settings is preferred.
Must be able to move with urgency and hustle to keep up with the demands of a high-volume kitchen.
Must have strong knife skills or experience in preparing ingredients to minimize waste and ensure consistent product.
Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols and maintain a BOH that is compliant with all DOH regulation.
Standing stooping kneeling walking wiping reaching bending and lifting are required actions throughout a shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits of working at Chopt:
Competitive hourly rates and performance-based pay increases
A clear career path with opportunities for advancement 50% of all managers started in hourly positions
Variety of Health and Wellness Benefits
Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending Benefits
Generous PTO Policy for all employees
Paid Meal Breaks
Discounted meals
Employee Assistance Resources
Work Conditions/Hours:
Hours will vary and may include early mornings evenings weekends and/or holidays.
All Chopt employees will be hired on a variable hour basis. Hours are scheduled based on performance and business necessities.
Required Experience:
IC