Prep Cook at Brooklyn Winery in New York, NY

Prep Cook - Brooklyn Winery

Brooklyn Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues and our guests. We believe in seasonality, relevancy, authenticity, and soulful hospitality. We believe in the beauty of expertly crafted wines and how they pair with delicious food.

We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food and wine. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures. If you have the same passion for people, good food, and great wine, then we want you to join our team!

Position Summary

A Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food to the exact chef’s specifications and assisting the executive and sous chefs with their daily tasks. Prep Cooks work in close collaboration with kitchen staff and must adhere to established health and safety standards. Prep Cooks also help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Core Responsibilities

Food Preparation:

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, chopping, and storing food
• Weigh, measure, mix and prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist
• Prepare family meal at designated time every day
• Assist with prep and event work as needed

Recipe Execution & Accuracy:

• Understand portions sizes, cooking methods, ingredients, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portions sizes and recipe specifications

Station Setup & Support:

• Operate kitchen equipment and use kitchen tools
• Set-up stations with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station
• Stock and put away inventory
• Follow the opening and closing checklists for kitchen stations
• Assist with kitchen inventory and food storage

Food Safety & Sanitation:

• Comply with food handling and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area

Team Support :

• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and training sessions
• Attend professional training sessions as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Potentially assist in washing dishes and equipment based on business volume and availability of stewards

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on event timing.
• Excellent stamina, energy and focus required
• Team attitude with ability to work well with others and dedication to team success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Anticipation of team needs and sense of urgency preferred
• Adaptability and ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work quickly and with great accuracy
• Strong work ethic
• Highly organized and systematic in work

Essential Duties

• Ability to stand, walk and carry for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift at least 25-50 pounds
• Proficiency in English preferred

Schedule & Pay

• Full Time/Part Time
• $20.00/hr
• Benefits Offered at 20+ hrs per week

Brooklyn Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.