CookUnity
Production Prep Cook
New York, New York, United States · Full-time · Posted Apr 13, 2026
About the job
Prepares ingredients and components for high-volume meal production while meeting quality, consistency, and food-safety standards.
What you'll do
- Wash, cut, portion, and prepare ingredients; cook components such as grains and sauces.
- Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and yields; label, store, and organize prepared items.
- Meet prep timelines, minimize waste, and coordinate with kitchen and plating teams.
What they ask for
- Strong knife skills and basic cooking techniques.
- Ability to follow recipes and standardized processes precisely.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Food Handler’s Certification or willingness to obtain.
Nice to have
- Experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume food production environment.
- Spanish proficiency.
Pay
$20 — $23 USD hourly pay (base salary)
Tools
HACCP, FIFO
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