Catering Cook-On Call

About Us: Ome leverages the power of hospitality to inspire human connection and unlock the potential of people, teams, and communities. Through our family of brands—Dartcor Hospitality, Chelsea Hospitality Group, and Ōme Caterers—we design and deliver experiences that elevate daily life and reimagine the role of food, service, and space in the modern world. From next-generation workplace dining to destination restaurants and high-end catering, Dartcor is where hospitality meets purpose—and where culture is created every day. Learn more at dartcor.com, ChelseaHG.com and Omecaterers.com 

Position Overview:
As an On Call Catering Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to standardized recipes, ensuring every dish meets quality standards. This role is on call, based on business needs. Typically you will have 3-4 weeks' advanced notice of shifts, unless an event is booked on short notice. You’ll be an essential part of the kitchen team, contributing to each catered event. If you have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and are passionate about cooking, this is the role for you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish. Able to adjust and scale recipes as needed. 

• Efficiency & Accuracy: Follow prep lists to produce accurate quantities, whether large or small volume, working with a sense of urgency to complete tasks as assigned 

• Sanitation & Safety: Maintain cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Follow proper sanitation and food safety protocols at all times. 

• Event Production Organization: Cool and pack food product for events with correct labeling, ensuring product is in the correct designated place for each event. Check off event product against event menu to ensure everything is packed correctly.  

• Inventory Management: Assist with inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and notifying management if supplies are low or need replenishing. Identify opportunities to use inventory product where appropriate. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen team members, ask appropriate questions when cooking recipes to ensure the product meets the highest standards. 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a high-volume production kitchen.  

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment. 

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality. 

• Excellent time management and multitasking skills to handle a variety of tasks during service. 

• Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and kitchen protocols consistently. 

• ServSafe Certification is a plus but not required. 

Compensation- $25.00-28.00 based on experience

Why Ome?
At Ome, we believe hospitality is an art form and leadership is a calling. We offer an environment where your creativity, skill, and passion will be celebrated and your impact will be deeply felt. Join a team committed to innovation, continuous growth, and delivering extraordinary experiences every single day.

Elevate your career. Inspire excellence. Apply today.