Prep Cook

the opportunity to join a growing team focused on sharp execution, great hospitality, and creating a high-energy dining experience from the ground up.

The Momofuku Prep Cook is an individual who assists the BOH staff in preparing food, maintains a safe and clean food environment and takes on other culinary tasks as delegated. The ideal Momofuku Prep Cook candidate is focused, driven, detail oriented and comfortable working in a kitchen environment.

- Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner in accordance to recipe, portion control and presentation specifications

- Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization and maintenance of kitchen and culinary equipment.

- Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.

- Demonstrate safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment, including knife cutting skills.

- Maintain open and effective communication with the BOH team and FOH team.

- Support other team members and foster a positive work environment.

- Receive and properly store/organize food and restaurant supply deliveries

- A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills.

- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

- Strong desire and ability to work on a successful and effective team.

- Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team.

- Ability to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time.

- 2+ years of experience as a Prep Cook, Commis, Line Cook, or similar role in a high volume, upscale restaurant.

- Proven ability to train new Prep Cooks in all aspects and responsibilities of the role.

- Ability to assist the culinary team in receiving goods for the restaurant.

- A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities.

- The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.