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Rooted Hospitality Group

Operates diverse restaurant concepts and consulting

Prep Cook

Full-Time
$17 - $22/hr+ 401(k) match
Entry
Hampton Bays, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous prep cook experience is strongly preferred.
  • Must be confident with basic knife skills, station setup, and following prep lists accurately and efficiently.
  • Must have culinary knowledge.
  • Must be able to multitask while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality.
  • Must be able to bend, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds during shifts.
  • Must be able to work independently or follow specific directives consistently.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect food and ingredients for quality and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
  • Follow restaurant cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies.
  • Stock and maintain appropriate levels of food products at line stations for service.
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Bake, roast, fry, and grill meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods as needed.
  • Keep food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces clean and sanitary for proper food handling.
  • Maintain a clean work area and complete closing duties according to the kitchen checklist.
  • Attend employee meetings, contribute suggestions for improvement, and support team initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a prep cook is strongly preferred.

About the company

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Rooted Hospitality Group

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Rooted Hospitality Group owns and operates a portfolio of dining concepts mostly on Long Island, NY, with additional locations in Louisiana. It buys and develops restaurant properties, often reviving underperforming sites, and runs multiple brands—RUMBA, Cowfish, flora, Fauna—and quick-service AVO TACO, across full-service and casual formats, plus offers hospitality consulting. The brands are built around chef-driven menus and island-inspired themes, delivered through owned venues with a strong focus on service quality under a culture called “Hospitality DNA.” The company aims to expand its regional footprint, extend the RUMBA concept outside New York (including Louisiana), and help other businesses through consulting while maintaining brand coherence and high service standards.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Brookhaven, New York

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RHG opened RUMBA Metairie on May 16, 2025, extending RUMBA beyond New York.
  • RHG posted 37 open jobs on September 10, 2026, including Metairie and Charlotte.
  • RHG’s updated September 14, 2026 site shows active marketing, events, and gift-card demand.

What critics are saying

  • RHG still depends on Long Island; one regional downturn can hit most revenue quickly.
  • Metairie expansion and Charlotte hiring stretch management attention before 2026 proves the model.
  • A bad lease, labor dispute, or failed Louisiana ramp can choke cash flow and growth.

What makes Rooted Hospitality Group unique

  • David and Rachel Hersh built RHG from 2009 into eight restaurants by 2025.
  • RHG turns underperforming properties into destination venues, exemplified by Cowfish’s 2012 launch.
  • RUMBA, flora, Fauna, and AVO TACO span island, fine-dining, steakhouse, and fast-casual formats.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget