Cook/Food Prepper

About the Department

The Cook/Food Prepper is responsible for preparing high-quality food items consistently and safely while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen environment.

This role includes hands-on food preparation, basic oversight of other kitchen staff, inventory tracking, and contributing to a positive team-oriented atmosphere.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining food quality standards and minimizing waste.

This position will be scheduled between 25-29 hours per week.

The Cook/Food Prepper is responsible for preparing high-quality food items consistently and safely while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen environment.

This role includes hands-on food preparation, basic oversight of other kitchen staff, inventory tracking, and contributing to a positive team-oriented atmosphere.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining food quality standards and minimizing waste.

This position will be scheduled between 25-29 hours per week.

Required: Strong knife skills and familiarity with basic kitchen equipment.

Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency.

Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Willingness to obtain Serv-Safe Certification.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods.

Team-oriented attitude with the ability to help others and maintain a positive work culture.

Preferred: Previous experience in food preparation or cooking preferred but not required.

Familiarity with café or food service operations.

Understanding and history of positive customer service.

Required: Strong knife skills and familiarity with basic kitchen equipment.

Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency.

Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Willingness to obtain Serv-Safe Certification.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods.

Team-oriented attitude with the ability to help others and maintain a positive work culture.

Preferred: Previous experience in food preparation or cooking preferred but not required.

Familiarity with café or food service operations.

Understanding and history of positive customer service.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and prescription coverage for employee, dental coverage, paid vacation, sick and personal time, paid holidays, NYS retirement benefits and voluntary retirement savings plan, free life insurance, and a menu of voluntary benefit offerings and much more.