Part Time Salad Prep

Job DetailsJob Location: 91 - New York, NY 10128Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 HourlyTHE SPENCE SCHOOL Position: Part-Time Salad Prep FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Start Date: August 31, 2026 Hours Worked: Part-time, Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Location: Upper East Side, New York City Compensation: $21–23/hour, commensurate with experience ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION The Spence School is an independent girls' school in New York City serving students in grades K–12. We are seeking a Part-Time Salad Prep Cook to join our kitchen team at the Middle/Upper School campus, where we serve over 550 students (grades 5–12) and 125 faculty and staff daily. Our employees are compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who bring respect and care into every interaction with members of the community. We are committed to high ethical standards and to supporting the emotional and physical well-being of our community. Our kitchen emphasizes fresh, scratch-cooked food, global flavors, sustainability, and nutrition education. JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Salad Prep Cook with at least three years of professional kitchen experience. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role supporting daily salad and cold-food production, lunch service, and occasional special events. Reporting to the Salad Station Lead, the Salad Prep Cook will work closely with the cold-side team to prepare fresh, high-quality salads, vegetables, dressings, and other cold menu items in a collaborative, high-volume school kitchen. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, flexible, and enjoys working as part of a team. Strong knife skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to assist wherever needed are essential.   QualificationsRequired Qualifications At least 3 years of professional prep or salad experience; high-volume experience strongly preferred Strong knife skills and experience preparing vegetables, salads, and cold menu items Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including HACCP and ServSafe standards Strong organizational and time-management skills Collaborative, flexible, dependable, and able to maintain a positive, professional work environment Interest in scratch cooking, sustainability, and feeding a school community Friendly, professional demeanor and commitment to excellent customer service Duties & Responsibilities Prepare daily salads, vegetables, dressings, fruit, and other cold menu items Support lunch service and replenish salad bar and cold offerings throughout service Communicate closely with the Salad Station Lead and kitchen team to support daily production needs Complete tasks accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, storage areas, and service spaces Participate in deep-cleaning projects as needed Why You'll Enjoy Working Here Meaningful work: Help prepare fresh, thoughtful food that supports students' health, learning, and well-being. Great schedule: Consistent weekday hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional opportunities to assist at special events. Scratch cooking: Work with quality ingredients in a kitchen that values fresh preparation, global flavors, and sustainability. Supportive team: Join a collaborative, respectful team where teamwork, creativity, and professional growth are encouraged.