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:

• 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