Prep Cook - James Beard Foundation

Venue Description

The James Beard Foundation PLATFORM is a mission-centered showcase kitchen, event, dining, and culinary demonstration space, as well as a vendor kiosk featuring visiting guest chefs. PLATFORM, which includes event space for up to 80 guests, is situated within the new Pier 57 Food Hall, home to 17 additional culinary kiosk vendors serving as an incubator for local small businesses and food entrepreneurs aligned with the Foundation’s mission of championing a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

James Beard Foundation

The James Beard Foundation promotes Good Food For Good™. For more than 30 years, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives. Through the variety of industry programs that educate and empower leaders in the culinary community, the Foundation has asserted the power of food to drive behavior, culture, and policy change. The organization is committed to giving chefs a voice and the tools to make the world more sustainable, equitable, and delicious for everyone. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the James Beard Foundation launched the Open for Good campaign to ensure that independent restaurants not only survive but that the industry is able to rebuild stronger than before. www.jamesbeard.org

Great Performances

Great Performances, which will operate PLATFORM, is a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation, and quality. The woman owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, the company consistently sets the pace for industry best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The individual should be punctual, presentable and with a strong work ethic, always conducting themselves in a professional manner, and working in a hygienic, clean manner.
• Proven kitchen experience
• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
• Knowledge of specific cooking processes such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, boiling water, preheating pans and ovens
• Knowledge in protocols for dish cleaning and sanitation
• Seasoning and preparation of food as directed by Sous/ Exec. Chef
• Preparing dishes such as salads, sandwiches and rotating seasonal dishes as directed by the chef
• Acting as an aide to Sous/ Executive Chef
• Ensure food is properly stored and handled safely for consumption.
• Follow the Department of Health standards and guidelines
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen and warehouse area throughout the shift
• Be able to work in a team environment and take direction
• Communicate effectively with all team members
• Respect for fellow employees, including management and vendors
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Stand, reach and bend throughout the shift
• Responsible, dependable, and punctual
• Weekend days may be required

Location:

Chelsea area of Manhattan

Client:

James Beard Foundation

Hourly Rate:

$24.00/hour

Benefits:

PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States

Great Performances is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For the safety of our employees, customers, and vendors, Great Performances requires that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption from this Policy has been granted as an accommodation. If you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that precludes you from obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine, please let us know so the Company may engage in a cooperative dialogue about whether a reasonable accommodation may be warranted.