Prep Cook

Confidential employer | Staten Island, New York, NY Full-time On-site $ 19 - 27 per hour
Prep Cook in Staten Island preparing ingredients and supporting kitchen service in a fast-paced food production environment. Duties commonly include washing, chopping, portioning, labeling, storing ingredients, setting up workstations, maintaining clean prep areas, and assisting cooks with routine kitchen tasks. The position may also require following recipes, monitoring food safety practices, and rotating stock to help reduce waste. Candidates should have basic kitchen knowledge, the ability to follow directions accurately, and a sense of urgency during busy periods. Prior experience in a restaurant, cafeteria, or catering setting is useful, though on-the-job procedures may be provided. Good communication, teamwork, and consistent attention to sanitation standards are important. Physical demands are customary for kitchen work and can include standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights, bending, reaching, and working near heat, cold storage, or sharp tools. Schedule is typically full time and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on kitchen operations.