Cook - Catering and Events (Seasonal or Permanent)

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Do you love working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? 
• Are you the kind of person who can't stand sitting still when there's work to be done?
• Do you thrive on figuring out a way to make things happen, no matter what? 
• Are you the type of person who holds yourself to high standards, because you believe how you do one thing is how you do everything? 
• Do you believe that working hard and having fun can (and should!) go hand-in-hand? 

Yes?! Then YOU should join our team! 

WHY WORK HERE?:

Here are some of the perks!

• Weekly Pay – In your bank, once a week, like clockwork
• Flexible Scheduling – Work as much as you want, and around your availability 
• Client Gratuities – When clients leave tips, they're shared with the team
• Fewer Shifts, More Hours – Most shifts run 6-10+ hours, so you can earn more in less time
• PPO Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - PPO plans, 50% company-paid*
• 401K Retirement Plan - With 3% company match*
• Paid Time Off - Earn 1 week of vacay
• Holidays Off – Never work on Thanksgiving or Christmas - we're closed!
• Free Family Meal – A great staff meal to fuel your shift, at every event
• 20% Restaurant Discount – 20% off anytime, for you and your whole table
• 20% Drop-Off Catering Discount – 20% off anytime, for any size party
• $100 Referral Bonus – Earn cash when friends you refer join the team & work out
• Fast Growth – A direct path & the opportunity to quickly move up to Lead Catering Cook
• State of the Company Events – Fun team hangs with big updates and snacks galore

*Select benefits are available exclusively for full-time team members

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Cook - Catering and Events (Seasonal or Permanent), these are the results you'll be hired to accomplish:

» Make Quick, Five-Star Quality Food

Execute each dish with speed and precision, maintaining high quality standards and consistent presentation throughout the event.

» Super Organized Food & Supply Packs

Prep and pack all food, ingredients, and kitchen supplies with accuracy and organization so every event runs without a hitch.

» Clean & Organized Event Kitchen

Keep your work area clean, organized, and food-safe at all times during the event.

» Efficient Kitchen Setup & Breakdown

Set up the event kitchen efficiently at the start and break it down completely at the end, leaving the space clean and better than we found it.

PAY

We pay a base wage of $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, plus occasional gratuities. Base wage depends on relevant experience. Gratuities are optional for our clients, but when they're paid, they're shared amongst the staff at that event.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position can be part-time or full-time, with a flexible schedule designed around the demands of our catered events. All-day, 10-12 hour weekend shifts are most common. Weekday shifts are also available, but typically reserved for full-time employees. 

WILL YOU FIT IN HERE? 

Our team has been built - brick by brick - on shared core values. And no, they're not just bullsh*t words slapped on a wall - they're who we are at our core - and they're non-negotiables for working here. You'll feel super *comfy* and right at home if these words describe you:

» You Come With Batteries Included

You're a high-energy self-starter who jumps into action, and doesn't need hand-holding to get things done.

» You're Scrappy

You're a resourceful problem-solver who makes things happen; if there's no door, you get in through a window.

» You Take Your Work Seriously

You take pride in your work, big and small, and you have a natural reflex to do things the *right* way.

» But, You Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously

You're a positive team player who owns up to your mistakes, is open to feedback, and is humble about your wins.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, preferably in a high-volume, fast paced catering environment
• Must have a current ServSafe Food Handler Certification
• Physically able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in extreme temperatures
• For part-time positions, must have consistent availability during peak shifts - including nights, weekends, and holidays
• For full-time positions, must have open availability
• Must be able to (or be willing to learn to!) drive large vehicles - including box trucks and extended vans
• Must have reliable transportation for getting to and from work
• Interest in food, cocktails, and hospitality trends - a major plus!

Wooden Paddle is 13-years-young restaurant & catering company, started in 2013.
Our purpose, and the reason we exist, is to be 'The Place You Want to Be'.
Our niche, and the thing we work really freaking hard to do better than anyone else, is creating Super Fun Dining Experiences.
Our focus is shareable, wood-fired comfort foods , artsy cocktails , & good-time energy ‍️.
As a team, we're scrappy go-getters who don't take ourselves too seriously - but we take our food, drinks, and hospitality *extremely* seriously.
And we're all on a mission to hit 10 Million Good-Time Guest Experiences by 2033! Come for the pizza, stay for the party bb!

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