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We are seeking a Seasonal Catering Prep Cook to join our culinary team for our peak fall season. This position runs from September through December, concluding just before Christmas, and includes having Thanksgiving off. It is an ideal role for an experienced culinary professional looking for consistent, part-time seasonal hours within a highly supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Execute daily prep lists with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Maintain consistency in recipes, portioning, and overall product quality. Properly label, store, and organize all prepped items following food safety standards. Support the packing and organization of food for off-site events. Work on-site at events to support setup, service, and breakdown. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times. Communicate production needs clearly to the Executive and Sous Chef team.
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Purple Onion Catering Company
Part-Time Catering Prep Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$34,500 / year median in Virginia
+3% projected growth
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Job Title:
Seasonal Catering Prep Cook Location:
On-Site Kitchen +Off-Site Events Schedule:
Part-Time / Seasonal | 2-3 Days Per Week | September - December (Ends before Christmas)Reports To:
Executive Chef & Sous Chef Team Position Overview Purple Onion Catering is a full-service catering company known for thoughtful food, seamless execution, and a strong, people-first culture. We approach everything we do through our core values of kindness, care, and elevate—how we treat each other, how we show up for our clients, and how we continuously push ourselves to improve.We are seeking a Seasonal Catering Prep Cook to join our culinary team for our peak fall season. This position runs from September through December, concluding just before Christmas, and includes having Thanksgiving off. It is an ideal role for an experienced culinary professional looking for consistent, part-time seasonal hours within a highly supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Execute daily prep lists with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Maintain consistency in recipes, portioning, and overall product quality. Properly label, store, and organize all prepped items following food safety standards. Support the packing and organization of food for off-site events. Work on-site at events to support setup, service, and breakdown. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times. Communicate production needs clearly to the Executive and Sous Chef team.