Catering Cook

Fireside Catering; Canton (CO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Shift pay bonus

Dining discount

Daily family meal

Referral bonus

Growth training

Job summary

Fireside Catering in Colorado is seeking an Event Cook to assist in the prep, cooking and plating of delicious meals for 50-200+ guests at premier venues such as The Bradley Estate, following event timelines with care and creativity.

Full-time and part-time hours are available in a fast-paced kitchen. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and learning from local ingredients, with benefits including employee dining discounts and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Desire to develop culinary skills including knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of ingredients (cutting, chopping, measuring).
• Follow recipes and ensure high-quality plating and presentation.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to operate efficiently.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, with proper labeling/storage of items.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and tools.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Flexibility

Job description

Description

The Position:

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 (delete for Barn)
• 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