Prep Cook
$37,440–$39,520 year
On-siteHoboken, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Prepare pastries and menu items according to recipes, including doughs, batters, fillings, and garnishes, while performing daily prep tasks like chopping, measuring, and assembling ingredients with accuracy. Maintain a clean, organized workstation and adhere to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, properly labeling and storing food to minimize waste. Collaborate with the back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations and consistent quality, communicating promptly about any issues impacting safety or presentation. Work in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to stand, lift up to 40 lbs, and handle hot surfaces.
Required Qualifications
- Previous prep cook or back-of-house kitchen experience in a café, bakery, or similar fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with pastry preparation and basic baking techniques
- Strong knife skills and working knowledge of basic kitchen techniques
- Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and operational procedures
- Strong time management, multitasking, and adaptability skills
- Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and delivering a high-quality product
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
- A strong sense of urgency
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events
- Ability to safely handle knives, kitchen equipment, and hot surfaces
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a bakery or café setting with exposure to pastry and baked goods production
- Food Handler's Certification or ServSafe Certification
- Keeping up with the latest industry trends
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