Preparation Cook | Küchenhilfe bei Fotografiska Berlin GmbH

Recently open since September 2023, Fotografiska Berlin is set inside a unique historic and cultural landmark and home to an unexpected mix of world-class art, vibrant cultural programming, and exceptional dining experiences. Housing 5,500 square meters, the architects to carry out renovations to the cultural heritage site.Further information can be found here: https://www.fotografiska.com/berlin

The Role

Our Fotografiska Prep Cook assists in driving culinary excellence across the entirety of the business helping to define and execute the high standards set for the Bakery, Cafe and Verōnika Restaurant & Bar culinary program. Directly reporting to the Verōnika Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef, the role will oversee all culinary requirements in the preparation of a high-quality seasonal, sustainable, innovative, and wellness-focused menu. Fotografiska's culinary team runs with a mindset of “no task is too small" the Prep Cook should expect to manage through ambiguity and support all Fotografiska departments to enhance member and guest experience.

Requirements

• 2+ year of experience as a Preparation 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.
• Is present in the kitchen with the team during prime service periods and is working in the kitchen/prep for a majority of their scheduled time.
• 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 HACCP safety program across all kitchens.
• Consistent presence in the kitchen/prep for a majority of their scheduled time

Diversity & Representation: Fotografiska 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

All of our employees benefit from great and well developed benefits:

• Company Pension Plan
• Company Health Insurance
• Annual health budget for 13 high-quality services
• Mobility subsidy
• Food subsidy
• Free Admission to our Museum for you and a limited number of Family & Friends
• Discount in Retail
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• As Fotografiska Berlin develops, the existing benefits roster is set to expand - more to come!