Job Description
Prep Cook (Work Location: Brooklyn, New York) Brooklyn, NY 11206 | Commissary Kitchen | Packaged Prepared Meals | Full-Time
About the Role LOCATED IN BROOKLYN, NY: We are looking for a skilled and reliable Prep Cook to join our fast-paced commissary kitchen team in Brooklyn. This role is central to the smooth operation of our large-scale packaged prepared meal production, requiring speed, precision, and the ability to perform consistently under pressure in a high volume environment. The ideal candidate takes pride in quality, consistent prep work, works well within a team, and maintains the highest standards of food safety and hygiene throughout every shift.
Key Responsibilities - Execute all prep and production tasks as directed by the Production Chef or Kitchen Manager, working to daily production schedules
- Prepare, weigh, measure, cut, and portion ingredients to exact specification and in large quantities
- Cook and assemble components for packaged prepared meals, ensuring consistency across every unit produced
- Work accurately to recipes and portioning guides to meet packaging and weight requirements
- Set up and stock prep stations with all necessary supplies at the start of each shift
- Operate kitchen equipment including slicers, mandolines, mixers, blenders, and batch cooking equipment safely
- Support the packing line as required, ensuring meals are correctly portioned, assembled, and ready for packaging
- Label, date, and correctly store all prepped and finished items in line with HACCP and food safety guidelines
- Monitor and rotate stock (FIFO), flagging any shortages or spoilage to the head of section
- Maintain strict allergen controls and awareness in line with production protocols
- Keep prep areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift
- Communicate proactively with team members to ensure smooth coordination across production tasks
- Adhere to portion control and yield guidelines to minimize waste and control food costs
- Assist with end-of-shift breakdown, cleaning, and preparation for the following day's production
Requirements - Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a prep cook or kitchen assistant in a high volume setting
- Proven ability to maintain speed and accuracy during sustained, high output production
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with a wide range of prep techniques
- Solid understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations (Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate preferred)
- Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and verbal instructions precisely
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods, lift heavy items, and work in a fast paced environment
- Punctual, dependable, and able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to stay focused and calm under pressure
Desirable - Experience in a commissary, production kitchen, ready meal manufacturing, or contract catering environment
- Familiarity with large-batch cooking, production-scale food preparation, and packing line operations
- Understanding of weight and portion accuracy requirements in a packaged food environment
- NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent culinary qualification
- Familiarity with allergen awareness and dietary requirements
- Basic cooking skills and an interest in progressing within the kitchen brigade
What We Offer - Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Opportunities for progression and development within the kitchen team
- Staff meals on shift
- A supportive team culture in a professional kitchen environment
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
About The Company
CookNSolo Restaurant Partners is co-owned by chef Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, who combined are five-time James Beard Award winners. The distinctive CookNSolo concepts are: Zahav, Laser Wolf, Dizengoff, Goldie, K’Far, Jaffa Bar and Lilah Events, all in Philadelphia.
Work Location: Brooklyn, New York
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift