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About the Role

Learns to assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. This role is crucial for supporting skilled cooks and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Learns to read menus to estimate food requirements and order food from suppliers or storage.
• Prepares and cooks food according to company production records and standardized recipes.
• Learns to adjust thermostat controls for ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance.
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under instruction.
• Tests food by tasting, smelling, and piercing to determine doneness.
• Carves meat and portions food onto serving plates, adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds fruits and vegetables.
• Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry as instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment, following sanitation and safety principles.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers courteously, efficiently, and in a friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of cooking experience is required.
• Prior catering experience is preferred.
• Open availability is required.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures.
• Use of medium weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans.
• Use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Cooking
• Food preparation
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Customer service
• Inventory control
• Cash control

Location

• Brooklyn Commissary Kitchen - 147 41st Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Work Type

• On call
• Online applications accepted only

Experience Level

• Entry level (Helper Cook)
• 3 years of cooking experience

Salary/Compensations

• $28.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

• Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients.
• We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.
• Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
• Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity

• Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
• We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.