Prep Cook
Established in 2001, Serendipity Catering is celebrating 25 years as Denver's premier Catering and Events company. We are hiring a Prep Cook to support our outstanding growth. We prioritize a positive company culture, communication, training, and most importantly sustainability in everything we do. Due to our culture, employee benefits, and consistent success we are nationally recognized as a Great Place to Work !
Overall description: Prep cooks will have a variety of duties and responsibilities to perform every shift in the kitchen. You'll be assisting the chefs in preparing the food, maintaining a clean and safe cooking environment, and taking on culinary tasks as they arise. This position requires physical endurance as well as a flexible work schedule.
Please note: This position will primarily be assigned to the cold side; however, operational needs may occasionally require the employee to work on the hot side as well.
Job responsibilities:
- Follow the prep sheets created by prep sheet creator to plan duties
- Label and stock ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible; ensure all food and other items are stored and dated properly
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
- Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
- Prepare simple dishes such as salads, vegetable platters, etc.
- Accept or reject ingredients from food suppliers based on their appearance and quality; inform superiors when ingredient stock is getting low or when kitchen tools do not work properly
- Clean and sanitize working surfaces, tools, utensils, and working area
- Wash prep tables and kitchen floor before closing/leaving for the evening; take trash/recycling/compost to designated receptacle outside
- Other duties as assigned
Job type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K matching
- Paid PTO
- Paid sick time
- Lunch provided (daily)
- ZayZoon - earned wages-on-demand benefit which allows employees to access earned wages when needed most
Experience level:
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday through Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute:
- Lakewood, CO 80214: Reliably commute (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend shift
Work location: In person