Catering Cook

Fireside Catering LLP; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Shift pay $100 per shift

Dining discount for you and a guest

Daily family meal

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Fireside Catering is seeking an Event Cook to support preparation, cooking and plating for 50-200+ guest events at premier venues. You’ll follow menus, work with farm-sourced ingredients, and contribute to a fast-paced kitchen team.

The role offers full-time and part-time hours with perks like per-shift pay, dining discounts, and growth opportunities. Must be able to lift 30 lbs and work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Desire to cultivate your culinary skills; learn proper knife skills, baking, etc.
• Take pride in your job and use ingredients from local vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients for dishes, including cutting, chopping, and measuring ingredients.
• Follow recipes and directions to ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented consistently and to high-quality standards.
• Work as a team with other kitchen staff members efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including proper storage and labeling of all food items.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, including knives, cutting boards, and food processors.
• Ensure that all food waste is minimized and disposed of properly.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Strong communication

Team player

Culinary skills development

Knife skills/Baking

Job description

As an Event Cook, at Fireside Catering, you will assist in the preparation, cooking and plating of delicious meals for a wide variety of events with unique menus according to the event timeline for 50-200+ guests, at premier venues such as The Bradley Estate. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a creative mindset, and excellent attention to detail. Full-time and part time hours available in a fun and fast-paced environment.

The Perks:

• Flexible Schedule. Hours can easily be coordinated with another job or other commitments for a part-time position. Full-time hours available when combining prep hours in Burlington commissary with event hours.
• Additional compensation of $100 per shift with ability to drive a 14’ to 16’ box truck to events
• Employee dining discount – 25% off food for you and a guest at Webber Restaurant Group Restaurants.
• Daily family meal
• Employee referral bonus - get paid to work with your friends!
• Training and opportunities for growth!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients for dishes, including cutting, chopping, and measuring ingredients
• Follow recipes and directions to ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented consistently and to high-quality standards
• Work as a team with other kitchen staff members efficiently and effectively
• Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including proper storage and labeling of all food items
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, including knives, cutting boards, and food processors
• Ensure that all food waste is minimized and disposed of properly

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Desire to cultivate your culinary skills; learn proper knife skills, baking, etc.
• Take pride in your job – We use ingredients from our own farm, The Farm at Gibbet Hill and many local vendors.
• Strong communication skills, ability to follow direction and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

The Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package after 6 (six) months to employees that meet our eligibility requirements (health, dental, vision).

• Vacation benefit after 3 (three) months*
• 401k* with an annual match
• Employee Assistance Program

*Employee must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in benefits

The Webber Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer