Prep Cook| Peak Restaurant by Rhubarb - Oak View Group : Job Details

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, as well as maintaining the kitchen and ensuring it is clean and sanitized.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $18.00 to $20.00.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

About the Venue:

Peak is a premium restaurant located on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, in a State-of-the-Art building with panoramic views and situated above Edge, the highest outdoor observation deck in the city. A luxurious destination with breath-taking views of lower New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Culinary Management team with food preparation as assigned
• Following prep lists created by chefs
• Maintains a working knowledge of food preparation for standard menu items
• Properly stores and labels food
• Ensure stations are prepped and ready for the start of service.
• Understands kitchen equipment and the operation of equipment
• Maintains a clean work environment, including floors and passages
• Cleans kitchen and equipment as assigned by the Culinary Management team
• Assists in keeping all food storage areas, refrigerators, freezers, etc. clean and organized
• Performs all duties in accordance with the standards established by the NYC Department of Health
• Attends staff meetings and in-services as required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assist with Prep Cooking and Special Events

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience as a prep or kitchen assistant in a high-end, high-volume, fast-paced NYC kitchen (or comparable)
• Professional work ethic
• Effective communication skills and ability to take direction from supervisors
• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
• Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and proactively solve issues
• Knowledge of Health Department food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to lift, pull, push, carry up to 30 pounds/ stand for extended periods of time

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.