Prep Cook

Abigail Kirsch, established in the 1970s as a family-owned catering company, has evolved into one of New York’s premier caterers known for delivering exceptional hospitality, top-notch service, and delicious food across Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City. With decades of experience, the company has built an impressive reputation for catering to high-end events, including weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and large-scale banquets. Abigail Kirsch prides itself on its commitment to quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction, which has enabled steady growth and expansion within the competitive event catering industry. The company’s dedication to excellence is mirrored in its culinary offerings and its professional, motivated team environment.

Abigail Kirsch is part of Elior North America, an organization devoted to fostering diversity, inclusion, and career growth through equal opportunity employment. Elior North America emphasizes employee development, offering training and advancement to help individuals reach their full potential within the company’s broad hospitality network. Their supportive work culture encourages employees to flourish professionally while contributing to the company’s continued success in the food service and events sector.

The role of Prep Cook at Abigail Kirsch offers an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and energetic kitchen staff at the picturesque Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, New York. This is a full-time position within the Constellation division, located at a dynamic venue renowned for hosting elegant dining events and special functions. The Prep Cook will work in a fast-paced and efficient environment, ensuring that each dish meets the high-quality standards Abigail Kirsch is known for.

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for the preparation of food items with an emphasis on scratch cooking, maintaining quality and portion control, and creatively presenting dishes to enhance guest satisfaction. The role requires adherence to safe food handling policies, proper storage techniques, and kitchen maintenance to ensure a clean and organized workspace. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, pays strong attention to detail, and enjoys producing delicious food that supports memorable dining experiences.

The ideal candidate brings at least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume, quality establishment, showcasing skill in proper culinary methods and kitchen equipment use. Excellent multitasking abilities and customer service experience are also essential to excel in this role. The company values driven individuals passionate about their craft and dedicated to personal and professional growth. The compensation for this role ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, depending on experience, making it a competitive opportunity for those seeking to develop their culinary career within a respected catering brand.

Abigail Kirsch’s benefits package includes comprehensive medical coverage for full-time employees, dental and vision insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, discount programs, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs (EAP), 401k retirement savings plans, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. These benefits reflect the company’s commitment to employee well-being and ongoing development. Joining Abigail Kirsch means becoming part of a family-oriented and professional team dedicated to delivering outstanding hospitality and culinary excellence.