What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at The Service Companies?
Our company is now hiring experience Prep Cooks to work Cirque du Soleil in New York, NY. Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment.
If you're seeking work opportunities in the food & beverage, hospitality, guest services and onsite operations for events, check out the opportunities and come join us.
Job Location : New York, NY
Event Dates : February 13, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Work Schedule :
It is mandatory to work Wednesday through Sunday, but it may also include some Mondays and Tuesdays.
Primary responsibility
Prepare cold and hot sections of the kitchen service line;
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment;
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices;
Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service or sandwiches;
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period;
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes;
Assists others in closing the kitchen. Participate in the teardown and set up of the kitchen;
The ideal candidate will
2 years of hands-on kitchen experience or an effective combination of education and experience;
Culinary skills and techniques for preparing small and large quantities of food;
Must have a current food handler certificate;
Ability to handle and prepare a variety of raw and cooked foods;
Strong understanding and compliance with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures;
Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment;
Possession of a Cooking degree is an asset;
Ability to work well under pressure and take direction;
Motivated team player with good initiative and problem-solving abilities;
Assist in other areas as needed and assigned by another Kitchen Manager and Head Chef;
Available to work 5 days a week, including weekends, early mornings, and late nights during the entire city run;
Reasonable knowledge of English and the language of the Market;
Preferably able to obtain a Certificate of Fitness for Temporary Indoor / Outdoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel (F-04) - Preferred.
Physical Demands :
This job may require extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting and kneeling for up to 8 hours.
May also lift up to 50lbs.
Uniform :
Clean plain t-shirt or chef jacket.
Non-slip kitchen shoes with socks. (Safety shoes during setup and teardown)
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