Part Time Salad Prep

THE 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.