Cook 1

Nps Llc; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nps Llc is seeking an experienced catering cook to prepare menu items for events, ensuring quality and presentation standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role involves cooking, assembling, and presenting items, leading small kitchen teams, and supporting concession stands during events while strictly following safety procedures and maintaining confidentiality when required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of upscale food preparation in high-volume catering or restaurant.
• Culinary degree or accredited certification preferred.
• Proficiency in grilling, sautéing, roasting, braising, deep frying, and poaching.
• Strong reliable attendance record.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to posted production lists and event requirements.
• Cook, assemble, and present food items to established quality and presentation specifications.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Lead small teams in executing event food preparation and production.
• Support club concession stands and action stations as needed during events.
• Maintain strict confidentiality where sensitive information or client interactions require discretion.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.

Skills

Upscale food prep

Cooking techniques

Attendance reliability

Continuous learning

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

SUMMARY: Experienced in high-volume, high-quality preparation and production of hot and cold foods for catered events. Adept at working in fast-paced environments, ensuring consistency, safety, and presentation standards. Role may include cooking in public settings and engaging directly with clients to provide exceptional guest experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare menu items according to posted production lists and event requirements.Cook, assemble, and present food items to established quality and presentation specifications.Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.Lead small teams in executing event food preparation and production.Support club concession stands and action stations as needed during events.Maintain strict confidentiality in roles where sensitive information or client interactions require discretion.Special projects and assignments as business dictatesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position may oversee small groups of cooks in preparation projects and event executionSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 3 years of upscale food preparation experience in a high-volume catering operation or restaurant environmentCulinary degree or accredited culinary certification preferredProven proficiency in a full range of cooking techniques, including grilling to temperature, sautéing, roasting, braising, deep frying, and poachingStrong reliable attendance recordDemonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional developmentPHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to stand for long periods of timeReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWORK ENVIRONMENTFast-paced kitchen settingThe noise level in the WORK ENVIRONMENT is usually loudCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSServe-Safe certificationOTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics