Kitchen Prep Cook

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has maintained its original promise – curate and deliver the best ingredients from around the world. For 25 years, we have served the food industry using cutting edge logistics to create a seamless customer experience. Our commitment to service and quality has made us the first choice in distribution for a diverse list of industry leaders that includes hotels, restaurants, county clubs, hospitals, nursing homes.

Position Summary:

As an industry leader in wholesale, retail, and residential food distribution, Baldor Specialty Foods continues to grow and evolve at a rapid pace across all departments. The Prep cook will prepare delicious meals that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. As a Prep cook, you will help your team succeed to accomplish the company’s goals and provide your expertise on different kitchen duties. The Kitchen Prep Cook, will report to the Executive Chef which includes but not limited to the Sous Chef and Team Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply

Qualifications:

• 2 years of cooking/culinary experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• On-the-job training in food preparation and sanitation techniques.
• Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, team player with customer service skills.
• Must be bilingual in English & Spanish.
• Food Handler Certificate preferred.
• Must have Point of Sale Systems (POS) experience.