Parla - Prep Cook - Corner Table Restaurants

Company Background

From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our team members, who in turn take great care of our guests. We care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created and hire genuinely great people who get pleasure out of making people happy. We love what we do and are looking for people who share our passion!

PARLA

Parla is a spot to celebrate NY-style pizza and Italian-inspired cocktails from the team behind The Smith. Opening this fall on the Upper West Side, Parla is an all-day destination for lunch and dinner, with plans to serve baked goods at breakfast. The square and round pizzas are the anchors of the menu, along with house-made pastas, veggies, and shareable plates created by Executive Chef Brian Ellis. The bar specializes in espresso, wine, and cocktails using a curated selection of amari and vermouth.

We are looking to build a team of talented and passionate hospitality professionals to help us launch Parla. This is a unique opportunity to become a part of and contribute to the opening of a brand-new concept!

The Position: Prep Cook 

Position Requirements

• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
• Prepare food to Parla’s specifications
• Responsible for food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Set up station for service by chopping, butchering, preparing, and/or stocking station.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report, and follow CDC’s or Sous Chef’s instructions
• Clean up station during and at the end of service
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry
• You work hard and never settle
• You have 2-years of experience in a fast-casual dining environment
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
  
• You take pride in your success and the success of those around you
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes
• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a similar role preferred

Benefits:

• A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and life insurance.
• Gym Discounts
• Bonus opportunity
• Commuter benefits
• Bring a friend to work bonus

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hourly Range - $17 - $23