About the Role
We are seeking a Prep Cook to process cacao (tempering, molding, and storing chocolate) while upholding Dark Matter Coffee's quality standards. This role involves inventory management, order fulfillment, and food preparation.
Responsibilities
- Participate in chocolate operations from raw to finished product, including filling/emptying refiners, tempering and molding product, and packaging.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work floor, including product and supply inventory, maintaining pars, and fulfilling outgoing orders.
- Comply with quality control standards and procedures, including weekly tastings, and data entry in Google Sheets.
- Preparing ingredients for food service, including but not limited to washing, peeling, and chopping.
- Preparing sauces, doughs, and other recipes to Adios Amigos standards.
- Cook and/or assemble quick service food to order, and prepare/restock items for grab-n-go case.
- Properly storing food to maintain quality and freshness, organizing storage areas and kitchen, labeling and stocking all ingredients.
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
- Take inventory of supplies and ingredients, placing orders with vendors as needed.
- Effectively implement directives from the supervisor, communicate, and coordinate with coworkers to ensure task completion.
- Monitor and engage with incoming communication to both individual DMC email and Adios Amigos BOH email.
- Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation, certification in food handling and/or ServSafe certification.
- Follow safety guidelines, including periodic reviews of safety procedures.
- Adhere to strict FIFO procedures for products, ensuring proper storage conditions.
- Participate in regular cleaning and sanitization procedures for machinery and production space, including scheduled deep cleaning.
Requirements
- Two years of kitchen or pastry experience.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to climb stairs/ladders.
- Ability to lift/move up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts.
- Certification in food handling and/or ServSafe certification.
- Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation.
Skills
- Time management
- Self-motivation
- Organizational skills
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus
Location
- New York, NY 10003
Work Type
- Part-time (20-25 hours)
- Full-time (30-35 hours)
- Hourly
- Non-exempt
Experience Level
- Two years of kitchen or pastry experience
Education Level
- Food handling certification
- ServSafe certification
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Comprehensive subsidized medical benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- STD/LTD
- Life insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Accident coverage
- Transit benefits
- 401k
About the Company
- Dark Matter Coffee is an equal-opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
