Careers · Open Position
Prep Cook
$17.00 – $19.00 / 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 Cafe
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 from scratch every morning, we bake our focaccia fresh every day, 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
Every applicant completes our application. It takes about ten minutes, in English or Spanish. You can attach your résumé, but it does not replace the application. You can also complete a paper application at the restaurant. If you need help or an accommodation to apply, call us at (646) 781-9080 or ask any manager. We review every application.
Apply for This PositionArco 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.