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NeueHouse Event Cook in New York, New York
NeueHouse is a work and social club where creatives and though-leaders gather and connect. Our community of members align in their ambition to live a creative life, supported by an elevated experience bringing work and social together through iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural programming and gracious hospitality. NeueHouse: Home of the New.
Our properties
NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles:
Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s – and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held.
Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre- defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy.
Our Venice Beach House (VB) was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Event Cooks to support high-end catering events, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation. Working closely with the Lead Event Cook, Executive Chef and Creative Culinary Director, this role focuses on food preparation, plating, and maintaining health standards. Reporting to the Executive Chef and the Creative Culinary Director at NeueHouse MSQ, the Event Cook plays a key role in executing premier private and programming events, upholding culinary excellence, and maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.
NeueHouse’s team is lean and runs with a mindset of “no task is too small.” The Event Cook should expect to manage through ambiguity and support all NeueHouse departments to enhance member experience while promoting and marketing the brand authentically.
Requirements
Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) daily and follow all production requirements.
Assist in coordinating banquet production and platingwith the Executive Chef, Creative Culinary Director and Sous Chef.
Ensure all ingredients, tools, and kitchen supplies are prepped and stocked for events.
Maintain inventory control procedures, ensuring the kitchen is properly prepared.
Execute food preparation and presentation with precision and attention to detail.
Work collaboratively to ensure smooth and efficient event execution.
Follow sanitation, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness protocols at all times.
Support the preparation of family meals for staff, ensuring quality and timeliness.
Arrive on time (being early is considered on time) and be prepared for scheduled events.
We are looking to connect with candidates who bring:
Experience in event catering, banquet cooking, or restaurant kitchens.
Strong ability to multi-task, stay organized, and follow instructions.
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
The anticipated salary for this position is $25 - $26 per hour. NeueHouse is committed to equitable and competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members and will consider many factors when extending offers of employment. Some of the factors we consider may include: qualifications of individual applicants against the position and business needs, years of relevant experience in role or industry, specific or unique skills, certifications or professional accreditations specific to the role, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the role. The anticipated range for compensation shared here does not include any other components or benefits that may available.
Diversity & Representation: NeueHouse is committed to building and supporting inclusive 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
Salary Rate: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Retirement Plan (401K, IRA)
Training & Development
Free Food & Snack