Prep Cook

Prep Cook Req #4717 525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065, USA Job Description Posted Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM Prep Cook Title: Prep Cook Reports To: General Manager/Manager/Shift Supervisor Department: Café Operations FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hourly Ind2 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Our Prep Cooks help turn raw product into delicious and healthy meals. In this position, expect to prepare the food by washing and cutting vegetables, weighing and mixing ingredients, and assisting the Sandwich/Salad Maker and Bakers as needed. The Prep Cook at Au Bon Pain is one of the first positions to arrive in the morning and helps to organize the café before and during every shift. Position Summary: The Prep Position is responsible for the preparation of legendary, high quality fresh food. Prep is dedicated to the freshness, appearance and standards of all Au Bon Pain products while ensuring a CLEAN, FAST and FRIENDLY café environment. If you enjoy making people smile while working with a great team and being part of a Company that is a great place to work, we want you as a Prep Cook! Prep Cook Job Responsibilities: Plan, prepare and stock ingredients and products for café operations Ensure correct par levels are being prepared daily. Ensure that all products meet ABP’s standards of freshness and appearance. Work with the management teams to plan prep schedules. Keep work area clean, organized and stocked, responsible for proper sanitation of the work environment Assists management expediting on the line to ensure guest satisfaction. Knowledge of all Au Bon Pain products. Listen, respond and resolve all guests’ requests quickly and efficiently. Demonstrate hospitality, respect and a friendly attitude toward guests and fellow team members. Resolves any problems and keeps management informed about issues and problems as they arise. Provides on-the-job training for new prep team member. Other related responsibilities as assigned. Prep Cook Job Requirements: Must be 18 years or older Strong attention to detail and time management Passion for quality, safety and sanitation Excellent communication and listening skills, can read, write, and speak English Friendly attitude and team player who will contribute to the culture and standards of Au Bon Pain Decision maker with ability to work independently Urgent, proactive demeanor Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time). Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests Ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to position self to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ABP is an equal opportunity employer. We afford equal opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, military status or veteran of the Vietnam era, sexual orientation, sex, age, or any category protected by law. We value diversity among our team members and the unique perspective this brings to our Company. Copyright Au Bon Pain © 2017 Job Details Pay Type Hourly