Prep Cook | Venice Beach

NeueHouse is the private workspace and cultural home for creators, innovators, and thought leaders. With iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural experiences, and elevated hospitality, NeueHouse has reimagined the ideal environment for creative potential and progress. 

Our Properties

NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles:

• Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s – and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held.
• Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre- defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy.
• Our Venice Beach House (VB) was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community.

The Role

The Prep Cook assists in driving culinary excellence across the entirety of the business helping to define and execute the high standards set for the NeueHouse Venice Beach culinary program. Directly reporting to the NeueHouse Venice Beach Executive Sous Chef and the NeueHouse Venice Beach Director of Food and Beverage, the role will oversee all culinary requirements in the execution of a high-quality seasonal, sustainable, innovative, and wellness-focused menu. Strong candidates should have a background in culinary execution in high-volume and concept-forward kitchens. Additionally, candidates should have experience and an interest in a wide variety of cuisines and create culturally and dietary responsive menu.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience as a Prep Cook in concept-driven kitchens.
• Through training, development, and mentorship of the leadership teams, they ensure the maintenance of recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
• Maintain standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to ensure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs.
• Ensure that prep lists are completed by the end of shift and communicate any product shortages to the team.
• Ensure kitchen operations can run smoothly and efficiently with a thoughtful mind toward Member & Guest, as well as employee experience.
• Follow policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually adhere to written policies and procedures to reflect approved techniques, equipment and terminology.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all Health & Safety, company Employment policies / service procedures / standards as these relate to the kitchen and culinary team.
• Implement all DOH requirements and HACCP safety program across all kitchens.
• Consistent presence in the kitchen/prep for a majority of their scheduled time
• Ensure to attend all required culinary team trainings and meetings to ensure growth, knowledge and team consistency.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 an hour. NeueHouse is committed to equitable and competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members and will consider many factors when extending offers of employment. Some of the factors we consider may include: qualifications of individual applicants against the position and business needs, years of relevant experience in role or industry, specific or unique skills, certifications or professional accreditations specific to the role, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the role. The anticipated range for compensation shared here does not include any other components or benefits that may be available.

Diversity & Representation: NeueHouse is committed to building and supporting diverse and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 an hour
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks