Peak is hiring Prep Cooks to Join our Team.

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

Requirements:

• 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