Catering Cook

LDI Holdings LLC; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Y.Lo Epicure is hiring a Catering Cook to prepare a range of foods across breakfasts, lunches, hors d'oeuvres, dinners and desserts at our Denver-area kitchen.

You'll ensure consistent quality and proper portioning, maintain inventory, and support a clean, sanitary work environment. The role requires 1+ years cooking experience, ability to work early mornings, and the stamina to lift up to 50 pounds. Weekend shifts may be required, but nights are not.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cooking experience directly related to listed duties.
• Culinary school training is not required but asset.
• Willing to work early mornings.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Works well with team under busy kitchen pressure.
• Loves food and staying task-focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of foods including breakfasts, lunches, hors d'oeuvres, dinners and desserts.
• Produce consistent food quality and proper portioning.
• Maintain and organize kitchen inventory.
• Assist team to keep kitchen clean and sanitary.
• Hours vary with some weekend availability; no nights.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Sanitation

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

Culinary school training (asset)

Job description

Job Description

CATERING COOK

We are looking for an awesome Catering Cook. They are responsible for preparing a range of foods using a variety of equipment.

Specific day-to-day duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for a variety of food preparation including breakfasts, lunches, hors d'oeuvres, dinners and desserts (vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, sauces, etc.).
• Produces consistent food quality and portioning.
• Maintains and organizes inventory (dry goods, coolers, freezers, etc.).
• Assists other team members to maintain a very clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Hours vary and some weekend availability is required - but NO NIGHTS.

Other qualities we look for in our Catering Cooks:

• 1+ years of solid cooking experience that relates directly to the responsibilities listed above. Although culinary school training is not required, it is seen as an asset.
• Must be willing and able to work early mornings.
• Works great with team members (even when under pressure when the kitchen is busy) to create outstanding food that gets delivered on time.
• Realizes that their responsibilities are integral to the kitchen’s success
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Loves food and enjoys having a great time in the kitchen (while still being serious about staying on task and producing delicious food)!

Company Description

There's a reason Y.Lo Epicure is consistently reviewed as Denver's preferred caterer for exceptional food and service. We are a team of seasoned professionals making sure each customer looks great every time and enjoys a stress-free experience from start to finish.