Prep Cook

Altro Paradiso is looking for a Prep Cook

From globally acclaimed chef Ignacio Mattos, Altro Paradiso is an Italian restaurant in the heart of SoHo and an essential New York City dining destination.

The restaurant’s menu draws inspiration from several Italian regions, celebrating timeless craftsmanship throughout, while the room’s high ceilings and glimmering brass bar contribute to a lively nightly atmosphere.

Since opening in 2016, Altro has garnered many devoted regulars, ranging from neighborhood residents to travelers who treat the restaurant like a second home whenever they’re in town.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Prep Cook to contribute to our kitchen team.

The position requires at least 1 year of kitchen experience.

Mornings, nights and weekends availability are required.

A Prep Cook assists in the preparation of menu items and helps the rest of the kitchen team to produce quality food that upholds the food quality of the restaurant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure that all tasks are completed in order of priority and in the allotted time frame
• Follow the prep list created by chefs in an orderly manner.
• Label and stock necessary prepped menu items
• Ensure food quality and prepared menu items meet or exceed standards.
• Washing, chopping, and sorting food items

Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.

• Ensure portion control, wastage control, and adhere to par levels within the department.
• Maintain superior personal hygiene practice at all times

Service Standards

• Maintain the high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout the kitchen.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Follow all Department of Health (DOH) standards.

Company Values

• Understand that we require a positive and respectful attitude in the workplace.
• Understand and strive to behave in a way that is in line with the company’s values of respect, excellence, transparency, and resilience.

Benefits Offered :

• Medical, Dental, Vision for Full Time Employees
• Robust PTO policy
• Commuter benefits
• Gym discounts
• Dining Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Mattos Hospitality reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Mattos Hospitality or its managers.

This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are an equal opportunities employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.