Careers · Open Position
Prep Cook
$18.00 – $20.00 / hour
Prepare the ingredients that make our Sardinian kitchen special — vegetables, sauces, and fresh components for service. No experience needed.
The Role
About This Position
Help prepare the ingredients that make our Sardinian kitchen special at Arco Cafe on the Upper West Side — from prepping vegetables and sauces to portioning fresh ingredients for service. You'll learn traditional techniques in a scratch kitchen where everything is made from the ground up.
What you'll do
- Wash, peel, chop, and portion ingredients for daily service
- Prepare sauces, stocks, and components following our recipes
- Maintain a clean, organized prep station
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries
What we're looking for
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Comfortable with knives and basic kitchen equipment, or willing to be trained
- NYC Food Handler Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- No prior kitchen experience needed — we'll teach you everything
Why Arco
A Family Kitchen on the Upper West Side
Arco Cafe isn't a chain and it isn't a concept — it's a family kitchen. We make our pasta by hand, we bake our focaccia fresh every morning, and we treat every guest like they're sitting down at our family table. No prior experience is needed for any of our roles. What matters most is a good attitude, a team-first mindset, and an eagerness to learn.
Get In Touch
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note about yourself. Tell us what excites you about working at Arco Cafe. We review every application.
Email Your Resume— Subject line: Prep Cook Position.
Arco Cafe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.