We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Prep Cook  to join our exceptional team of service leaders! 

Le Jardinier New York  is a modern vegetable-driven restaurant. Le Jardinier is focused on modern cuisine utilizing the highest quality vegetables, seasonal ingredients, and fresh herbs. The French word for “gardener,” Le Jardinier’s cuisine and setting evoke a modern greenhouse in the heart of the city. Le Jardinier features approachable yet refined vegetable-driven dishes, rooted in classic French technique. Chef Alain Verzeroli  has created a menu where plants play a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by wild and sustainable fish, meat and poultry.


Responsibilities
• Ensure that all ingredients and items are stored, labeled, and maintained in accordance with local health guidelines. Supports management in any Product Quality Control activities.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is ready for use.
• Refer to daily prep list to ensure all ingredients are prepared and ready to be used.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared according to the recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards of the property.
• Collaborate with Chef to prepare and produce "Family Meal" for employees on a daily basis.
• Collaborate when appropriate in menu changes, including specials/seasonal offerings.
• Work in tandem with fellow team members to ensure standards are met or exceededs it relations to appearance of the facilities, sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, production working environment.
• Accuratley follow recipes by measuring, weighting and mixing.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow staff members as situations arise.

Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a restaurant of similar caliber preferred.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent level of education, required (Must be ableto add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure)
• Food Handlers Safety Certificate Preferred
• Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the restaurant in a timely basis.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage in high volume, and high stress environments.
• Must have manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and stretch. Can frequently lift up to 30 pounds, as well as work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Bastion Hospitality LLC –is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion Hospitality, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality, LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Bastion Hospitality, LLC.