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About the Role

The In-school Prep Cook is an integral part of a 3-5 person team preparing healthy, made-from-scratch meals for hundreds of children daily. This role offers stable, day hours with weekends and holidays off. The ideal candidate has high-volume kitchen experience, is reliable, and possesses a positive attitude. Key responsibilities include understanding production menus, cooking scratch dishes, serving meals on a strict schedule, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

Read menu production sheets to understand the type and quantity of food to be prepared.
Prioritize the production of daily menu items in coordination with the Head Chef.
Portion and weigh food according to Red Rabbit’s recipes and guidelines.
Cook, cool, and plate food following Red Rabbit’s recipes and food safety guidelines.
Pack and distribute meals to students, adhering to compliance portions and school timing.
Accurately count and track food produced to ensure compliance and reduce waste.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, ensuring it exceeds Department of Health standards.
Represent Red Rabbit’s values professionally and courteously when interacting with school staff and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2+ years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced role (restaurants, commissary kitchen, or similar cafeteria setting).
Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
Familiarity with using and maintaining industrial kitchen equipment.
Must be able to read and write in English.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Skills

ServeSafe Certificate
Ability to self-motivate and stay organized.
Ability to function well within a team and work calmly and efficiently in a fast-moving environment.
Positive attitude and contribution to a positive working environment.
Passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Location

Bronx, NY

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

2+ years professional culinary experience

Education Level

ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days of Hire (Reimbursement available)

Salary/Compensations

$17.00-$19.00/hour

Benefits

Generous PTO (most major holidays off)
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Option
Paid Professional Development
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Paid Family Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage
Free Lunch: Access to great-tasting, made-from-scratch food.

About the Company

Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is an MWBE-certified K–12 school food management company dedicated to transforming school dining.
The company believes that serving diverse, high-quality meals to children in urban communities is about more than food; it's about dignity, representation, and opportunity.
Professionally trained chefs work in commissaries and onsite in school cafeterias, preparing scratch-made, culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage and lived experiences of the students served.
Red Rabbit prepares and serves millions of meals annually across the Greater New York region, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
The company seeks individuals passionate about food, community, and making an impact.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.