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Prep Cook

LP Hospitality Group
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated cook looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a PREP COOK role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.

About Us:

  • We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof.

  • Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality food, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market.

  • We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

Pay & Benefits:

  • Hourly rate of $20/hr

  • Paid breaks.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits.

  • Company paid life insurance.

  • 401K plan w/ company match.

  • In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure. 

  • Employee Discounts

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.

  • Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.

About You:

  • You take pride in making great food.

  • You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.

  • You want to learn and grow while balancing your personal life with a good-paying job.

Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Prepares mise-en-place for kitchen workstations.

  • May work kitchen Garde manger station.

  • Maintains accurate prep lists.

  • Inspects and tastes all of ingredients for quality control.

  • Presents excellent food for service.

  • Coordinates pick-ups and plating with other cooks and Chefs.

  • Communicates with Chefs and other cooks before, during and after service.

  • Cleans and sanitizes work area and maintains designated cooler space.

  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Understanding and experience in restaurant hospitality and fine dining.

  • 1-2 years professional kitchen experience.

  • Willingness to learn and retain knowledge.

  • Good time management and communication skills.

  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.

  • Understanding of NYC health department codes.

 

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

 


Salary : $20

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