Catering Chef | Event Chef | Prep Cook

Footers Catering
  • Arvada, CO
  • $18–$22 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

Cook Incredible Food. Create Unforgettable Events.

At Footers Catering, we believe food should be more than deliciousit should create memories.

Every week, our culinary team prepares exceptional menus for weddings, corporate events, nonprofit galas, private celebrations, and everything in between. No repetitive restaurant service. No identical menu every day. Just incredible food, creative teamwork, and exciting events.

If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and seeing guests' reactions to your food, this is a kitchen unlike any other.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour


Benefits

Hourly Base Salary Based on Experience

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Hands on Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Shift Meals


Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Catering Chef, you'll help prepare and execute exceptional culinary experiences from production kitchen to plated service.

Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare high-quality food following Footers recipes and presentation standards.
  • Assist with event execution both on-site and in our production kitchen.
  • Work alongside chefs and hospitality teams to ensure seamless service.
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Help with event loading, setup, execution, and breakdown.
  • Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and workspace.
  • Collaborate with teammates to continually improve quality and efficiency.
  • Represent Footers' commitment to excellence at every event.

Grow Your Culinary Career

At Footers, we believe in promoting from within.

Many of our culinary team members continue into leadership positions including:

  • Lead Event Chef
  • Sous Chef
  • Culinary Trainer
  • Culinary Leadership

If you're looking for more than just another kitchen job, you'll find opportunities to grow here.


Requirements

You'll thrive here if...

  • Have professional kitchen experience (restaurant, catering, hotel, banquet, or similar).
  • Enjoy working on a variety of menus rather than cooking the same dishes every day.
  • Take pride in presentation and attention to detail.
  • Stay calm under pressure during busy events.
  • Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
  • Want to continue learning and growing your culinary skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Lift 50+ pounds.
  • Stand for extended periods.
  • Work in a fast-paced kitchen and event environment.
  • Occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Numbers & Facts

LocationArvada, CO
Salary$18–$22 Per Hour

Skills

  • Catering Servicesunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Restaurantunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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