Prep Cook

Prep Cook Serendipity Catering - 4.3 Lakewood, CO Job Details Full-time $21 - $22 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Trash removal Kitchen health and safety standards Table cleanliness maintenance Expiration dates monitoring Floor cleaning Vegetable preparation Labeling Put-away Cutting Meat preparation Cleaning cooking equipment Shelf stocking Food service inventory management Food safety sanitizing procedures Proper food storage Sauce making techniques Measuring ingredients Chopping vegetables Mise en place Entry level Kitchen organization Full Job Description Job Description 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: 1 year

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