What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Meal Cook – High-End Catering Company position at Tribeca Rooftop?
Company Overview
We are a high-end catering company dedicated to delivering exquisite culinary experiences for a variety of upscale events. Our team prides itself on precision, creativity, and exceptional service, ensuring every meal is memorable and perfectly executed.
Job Overview
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Staff Meal Cook to join our dynamic culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for our staff and event staff, supporting our catering operations with precision and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation, fine dining, and high-volume production, with a keen eye for food safety and presentation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, braising pots, poaching equipment, and other culinary tools.
- Support food production by managing multiple dishes simultaneously during high-volume service times.
- Prepare breakfast and lunch (or lunch and dinner) for 30–120 employees each day
- Execute a pre-planned rotating menu consistently and efficiently
- Maintain food quality, proper seasoning, and attractive presentation
- Follow all NYC Health Department food safety and sanitation standards
- Manage prep, production, and service independently
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and workstation
- Monitor inventory and communicate product needs to the Executive Chef/Purchasing Team
- Minimize waste and utilize ingredients responsibly
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional cooking experience in restaurants, catering, hotels, institutional kitchens, or similar high-volume environments
- Experience preparing meals for large groups
- Strong understanding of timing, organization, and multitasking
- Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques such as braising, grilling, poaching, and general cooking methods.
- Experience with menu planning, recipe adherence, and food safety management.
- Excellent knife skills and familiarity with food handling procedures.
- Background in high-volume production environments or restaurant settings is a plus.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Join our team as a Staff Meal Cook and bring your culinary expertise to the forefront of our upscale catering operations—helping us create unforgettable dining experiences for every event! If you take pride in cooking delicious, comforting meals that keep a hardworking team fueled every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22