Catering Cook (OH, Cincinnati)

Five Star Breaktime Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

401(k) retirement savings with company

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary FSA, life insurance, and STD

Charity program Feeding the Future

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Five Star Breaktime Solutions in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a dependable Catering Cook to join our Dining Services team. You will prepare hot and cold foods for catering events, assist with setup, service, and breakdown, and ensure quality, portion control, and presentation. The role requires speed, reliability, and pride in food safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of food service or cooking experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and catering environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must consent to a drug screen and pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold food for catering events according to established recipes and standards.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, delivery, setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup for on-site and off-site catering events.
• Ensure proper portion sizes, food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Monitor food for appearance, taste, freshness, and proper holding temperatures.
• Safely operate knives, kitchen equipment, utensils, and other food preparation tools.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and organizing food and supply deliveries.
• Support catering and dining service during events as needed.
• Complete dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and general kitchen cleanup.
• Assist with additional kitchen and catering duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Cooking

Attention to presentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Five Star Breaktime Solutions is a premier provider of away-from-home convenience services, committed to delivering innovative breaktime solutions that enhance customer experiences.

We are looking for a dependable and experienced Catering Cook to join our Dining Services team. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality hot and cold food for catering events while assisting with setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in quality and presentation.

What Five Star Has To Offer

• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick days.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Voluntary FSA, life insurance, and short/long-term disability options.
• Opportunity to support our 501(c)3 charity, Feeding the Future, Inc., which provides over 500,000 meals annually to children in need.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold food for catering events according to established recipes and standards.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, delivery, setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup for on-site and off-site catering events.
• Ensure proper portion sizes, food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Monitor food for appearance, taste, freshness, and proper holding temperatures.
• Safely operate knives, kitchen equipment, utensils, and other food preparation tools.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and organizing food and supply deliveries.
• Support catering and dining service during events as needed.
• Complete dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and general kitchen cleanup.
• Assist with additional kitchen and catering duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of food service, cooking, or food preparation experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and catering environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and stand throughout the shift.
• Must be able to consent to a drug screen and pre-employment background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous catering or banquet cooking experience.
• Customer service or point-of-sale experience.
• ServSafe certification.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location - OH, Cincinnati - OH - 5530 Fair Lane