Prep Cook

About Eckhart Beer Company:

Eckhart Beer Co. is a new, 8000-square-foot 10bbl brewery and taproom in Brooklyn, specializing in European- style lagers. Eckhart will bring the best of the European lager beer tradition–from raw ingredients, to brewing process, to hospitality–to the heart of Brooklyn. Eckhart will embrace a “narrow-but-deep” approach to the craft brewing movement, featuring a small range of beers but focusing on perfection, tradition, and authenticity at all levels. Eckhart will have a fully built-out, 100-seat taproom with a full kitchen, and we intend to create a welcoming and convivial space that is a destination for casual beer drinkers and aficionados alike.

The heart of Eckhart’s menu is food that goes well with beer and brings people together. We aim to reflect a thoughtful, concise and seasonally relevant approach to food that supports the quality and style of beer being brewed and served. The food program strives to find a through-line from the brewery to the taproom using both ingredients found in beer as well as byproducts of the brewing process along with fresh, interesting and quality ingredients to make a complete dining experience with a respect to the culinary heritage of those regions where these beers have been traditionally brewed.

Job Description: Prep Cook

Who We Are Looking For

• Experienced prep cooks are preferred, but a willingness to learn is also valued
• A strong desire to learn and develop alongside our growing team
• Flexible availability, as our business will be expanding
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations calmly and effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Legal documentation of US work status is non-negotiable
• NYC Food Handler's License is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor at all times
• Arriving to work punctually and dressed in the required uniform, including non-slip shoes, pants, snap shirt, apron, and hat or hairnet
• Setting up your station with sanitizer buckets and rags
• Keeping knives sharp and tools clean
• Cleaning work areas
• Breaking down stations and cleaning the kitchen before lunch break
• Breaking down stations and cleaning the kitchen at closing time
• Participating in deep cleaning on a weekly/monthly basis
• Maintaining temperature logs for refrigeration and cooking proteins
• Understanding all menu items and prepping them accordingly
• Following prep lists provided by chefs and creating prep lists as needed
• Assisting in receiving deliveries and properly storing food in the walk-in
• Cleaning all produce and stocking it using FIFO
• Preparing items for overnight stock
• Preparing items in batches to prevent waste
• Following recipes as instructed by the chef
• Labeling all items properly with name and date
• Minimizing waste to control cost and product loss
• Composting vegetable and protein waste according to the chef's instructions
• Documenting waste in logs
• Reporting any 86'd items to the chef or sous chef
• Working effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Communicating effectively and respectfully with all staff
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Performing any other tasks as needed within the general scope of the job, as requested by the owner, chef, sous chef, or other managers

What We Offer

• Hourly Rate $19-21/hr

• PTO and health benefits
• Opportunity to work in a newly built kitchen with a brand new team
• Work in a comfortable and ethical environment
• Develop and refine culinary skills and techniques