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