Prep Cook (Hotel)

Prep Cook

Reports to: Executive Chef

Salary: $21-$23

Fouquet’s New York is looking for a qualified and highly motivated Prep Cook who shares a passion for Hospitality. Your work directly ensures the consistency, quality, and presentation to surpass guest expectations. If you are eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced luxury environment, and have a genuine love for the industry, we would love to welcome you into our kitchen.

Key Responsibilities 

• Ingredient Preparation: Wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion produce, proteins, and pantry items according to French culinary techniques and recipe specifications.
• Mise en Place: Maintain a pristine, organized workstation with all components ready prior to service.
• Basic Cooking & Techniques: Assist with fundamental tasks including making broths, stocks, marinades, dress ingredients, and basic par-cooking.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Inspect raw ingredients for freshness; enforce strict food safety, sanitation, and temperature control protocols 
• Inventory & Storage: Properly label, date, rotate (FIFO), and store food items in designated refrigeration and storage areas.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Clean and sanitize prep station tools, cutting boards, and work areas throughout and at the end of every shift.
• Team Collaboration: Support line cooks and chefs during peak service, stepping in to restock prep line items as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of prep cook experience in a fine dining, high-volume upscale, or luxury boutique hotel setting. Culinary school graduates are highly encouraged to apply!
• Technical Ability: Proficient knife skills, familiarity with various cooking techniques, and understanding of standard kitchen metrics and recipes.
• Certifications: NYC Food Protection Certificate required
• Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, pride in precision work, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Ability to read and follow recipes accurately in English and communicate effectively with team members.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Health/Vision/Dental Insurance/Life Insurance/Paid Time Off

Fouquet’s New York is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.