The Cafe Food Prep Cook will handle a high volume of customer orders. You will prepare, portion ingredients, maintain kitchen cleanliness, cook and serve customers, monitor inventory, and ensure quality control. You should be proficient in knife skills, food safety, time management, and communication. Success in this role will be demonstrated by serving orders promptly while maintaining compliance with the highest sanitation, safety, and quality standards.
Responsibilities and Working Conditions:
Set up & breakdown of workstations, care for production equipment & tools. Able to use cooking equipment, receive materials, identify quality issues and alert Team Lead or Supervisor. Regularly check and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure it is in good working condition. Follow proper documentation for food safety practices to include: Cook/Chill Time and Temp monitoring of foods & refrigeration, allergens, proper hygiene and sanitation practices. Identify quality issues and alert Team Lead or Supervisor. Serves customers in a friendly and efficient manner. Ensures compliance with company standards, policies and financial transaction procedures. Assures compliance with all sanitation, GMPs and safety policies and procedures Assist in opening & closing procedures and other employees when possible. Keep eye for detail to ensure accuracy and ability to identify and correct errors in food preparation Prepare ingredients beforehand to ease the flow of food preparation during business hours. Routinely check inventory levels and order new stocks when needed. Reports all issues that arise daily to the appropriate Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner. Follow security, safety and GMP regulations and ensure correct follow up on all regulations Ability to understand interdepartmental communication. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. In a workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed
Education and Qualifications
Read English. Able to stand 6-10 hours hours a day. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Follow directions quickly & precisely. Perform multiple tasks. Maintain a clean & safe work environment. Assist other employees when possible. Assist in opening & closing procedures. Apply knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products to the nuances of everyday operations Knowledgeable in food preparation and production, cooking methods and equipment operation. Knowledge of FIFO, inventory, and labeling. Proficient in using kitchen knives for cutting, chopping, and slicing along with basic cooking methods.
Note: The hourly range for this role is from $19.00
About FreshDirect
At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s home – faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.
We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience and care.
We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ door at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined and we are just getting started.
If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build the future of food with us.
Why Join FreshDirect?
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous Paid Time Off, Safe & Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays so you can rest, reset, and spend time on what matters most.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We’ve got you covered with medical, vision, dental, and voluntary disability benefits designed to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Future-Ready Finances: Build your future with our 401(k) plan and gain peace of mind with life insurance benefits.
- Workplace You’ll Love: Our modern Bronx campus features a state-of-the-art facility, a full gym, an inviting cafeteria, and an employee market. We also provide free parking and a shuttle service from nearby MTA stations for an easy commute.
- Growth & Development: Your career growth matters to us. We offer leadership development programs, plus exclusive tuition discounts through our partnerships with local colleges.
- Exclusive Perks: Get a 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and our wine store. Shop amazing deals at our on-site employee market and join fun engagement events and vendor spotlights where you can sample the very best of what we offer.
Our Culture
We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.
Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization.
The Cafe Food Prep Cook will handle a high volume of customer orders. You will prepare, portion ingredients, maintain kitchen cleanliness, cook and serve customers, monitor inventory, and ensure quality control. You should be proficient in knife skills, food safety, time management, and communication. Success in this role will be demonstrated by serving orders promptly while maintaining compliance with the highest sanitation, safety, and quality standards.
Responsibilities and Working Conditions:
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Set up & breakdown of workstations, care for production equipment & tools.
- Able to use cooking equipment, receive materials, identify quality issues and alert Team Lead or Supervisor.
-
Regularly check and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
-
Follow proper documentation for food safety practices to include: Cook/Chill Time and Temp monitoring of foods & refrigeration, allergens, proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
-
Identify quality issues and alert Team Lead or Supervisor.
-
Serves customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
-
Ensures compliance with company standards, policies and financial transaction procedures.
-
Assures compliance with all sanitation, GMPs and safety policies and procedures
-
Assist in opening & closing procedures and other employees when possible.
-
Keep eye for detail to ensure accuracy and ability to identify and correct errors in food preparation
-
Prepare ingredients beforehand to ease the flow of food preparation during business hours.
-
Routinely check inventory levels and order new stocks when needed.
-
Reports all issues that arise daily to the appropriate Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner.
-
Follow security, safety and GMP regulations and ensure correct follow up on all regulations
-
Ability to understand interdepartmental communication.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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In a workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more
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Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed
Education and Qualifications
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Read English.
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Able to stand 6-10 hours hours a day.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
-
Follow directions quickly & precisely.
-
Perform multiple tasks.
-
Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
-
Assist other employees when possible.
-
Assist in opening & closing procedures.
-
Apply knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products to the nuances of everyday operations
- Knowledgeable in food preparation and production, cooking methods and equipment operation.
-
Knowledge of FIFO, inventory, and labeling.
-
Proficient in using kitchen knives for cutting, chopping, and slicing along with basic cooking methods.
Note: The hourly range for this role is from $19.00
Who is FreshDirect:
In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family! This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.
Getir, well-known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, is set to enhance FreshDirect's infrastructure with its technological prowess. By leveraging Getir's rapid delivery approach, FreshDirect aims to redefine the future of grocery delivery in the United States.
Why choose FreshDirect?
We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.
Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:
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A flexible paid time off plan
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20% off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns at our employee market
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24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.
As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.
