AM Prep Cook

Major Food Group

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$22 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bakery, Brand Management, Butcher, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Food Production, Food Safety, Food Services, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Hospitality and Tourism, Insurance, Multitasking, Plating Processes, Quality Metrics, Restaurant, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
5 days ago

AM Prep Cook

THE GRILLMore Info

99 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022

Full Time • Hourly ($20.00 - $22.00)

Expires: Jul 1, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Major Food Group is hiring AM Prep Cooks to join our team at THE GRILL!

THE GRILL is a historically based American chophouse set in midcentury New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time. It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

  • Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

  • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

  • Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions

  • Clean up station and take care of leftover food

  • Stock inventory appropriately

  • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required

  • Culinary diploma or equivalent in experience strongly preferred

  • Team-orientated and positive attitude

  • Strong communication skills a must

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy

  • Growth Opportunities

  • Progressive Paid Time Off

  • Parental Leave

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Generous Dining Allowance

  • Unlimited Referral Program

  • TransitChek Discount

  • 401k Plan with Employer Contribution

Compensation: $20-$22 per hour based on experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $22.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Preparation of food

Attention to Detail

Basic Knife Skills

Time Management Skills

Stocking and Organizing Supplies

Collaboration With Team Members

Dough Making

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Cooking Menu Items

Problem Solving Skills

Multitasking Abilities

Portioning

Knowledge of food safety practices

Positive Attitude Towards Teamwork

Following Instructions From Chefs

Commitment to High Quality Standards

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Expediting

Customer Service Orientation

Cleaning and Maintaining Work Station

Creativity in Food Preparation

Family Meal Preparation

Physical Stamina and Endurance

Stocking Inventory

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Fish Butchery

Willingness to Learn and Improve

Ensuring Quality and Timely Service

Interpersonal Skills

Fish Cookery

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

high volume restaurant experience

Plating and Presentation

Fine Dining Experience

Grilling

Culinary Diploma or Equivalent

Cleaning / Sanitation

Team Oriented

Kitchen Management

Positive Attitude

Meat Butchery

Strong Communication Skills

Meat Cookery

Pasta Cooking

Pasta Dough Making

Sauce Making

Sauteing

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

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THE GRILL

American, New American, Seafood

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Part of Major Food Group

375 Park Food is a space composed of two restaurants, THE GRILL and THE POOL. These spaces occupy the historic rooms of the former restaurant The Four Seasons and are now operated by Major Food Group.

THE GRILL is a historically based American chophouse set in midcentury New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time. It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations.

Major Food Group (MFG) is a New York based restaurant and hospitality company founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick. The founders all exhibit a wealth of knowledge in the food, hospitality, and business sectors.

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