Catering Cook

We are looking to add a catering prep cook for our catering operation, Daphne's Catering Co by Twisted Laurel

As a Prep Cook you perform various food preparation, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for guests.

Responsibilities may include:

• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply

Qualifications we are seeking:

• Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• On call
• Day shift
• Holidays

Benefits

• Employee discount