Cook 3 – Entry-Level Catering Kitchen

TGiS Catering Services Inc; Los Angeles, Long Beach (CA, CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TGIS Catering invites you to start or grow your culinary career as an entry-level Cook 3 at our main kitchen in Long Beach. This role suits someone who loves cooking, follows instructions, and wants to learn how to prepare food for events of varying sizes.

You will work with a kitchen team to Wash, prep, and cook ingredients, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and cleanliness throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Interest in cooking and willingness to learn.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept feedback.
• Attention to cleanliness, food quality, and detail.
• Ability to work safely in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, and portion ingredients according to instructions.
• Assist with basic cooking, recipe preparation, and event food production under the chef's direction.
• Follow recipes, portion standards, and daily preparation lists.
• Help package, label, and organize food for scheduled events.
• Follow food safety procedures, including proper storage, temperature control, sanitation, and hair coverings.

Skills

Cooking interest

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Start or grow your culinary career with TGIS Catering! We are hiring an entry-level Cook 3 to

support food preparation and production at our main kitchen in Long Beach.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, follows instructions carefully, and wants

to learn how a professional catering kitchen prepares food for events of different sizes.

What You'll Do

Wash, peel, cut, and portion ingredients according to instructions.

Assist with basic cooking, recipe preparation, and event food production under the chef's

direction.

Follow recipes, portion standards, and daily preparation lists.

Help package, label, and organize food for scheduled events.

Follow food safety procedures, including proper storage, temperature control, sanitation,

and hair coverings.

Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean and organized.

Communicate when supplies are low or when you need help completing an assignment.

Support other kitchen team members as production needs change.

What We're Looking For

An interest in cooking and a willingness to learn.

Reliability, punctuality, and a positive approach to teamwork.

Ability to follow instructions and accept feedback.

Attention to cleanliness, food quality, and detail.

Ability to work safely in a busy kitchen and perform essential duties, with reasonable

accommodation as needed.

Previous kitchen experience or culinary training is helpful but not required.

Schedule and Availability

The regular shift is7:00 AM-3:30 PM. Employees generally havetwo days off per week, but

those days vary based on business needs and may not be consecutive. Weekend and holiday

availability is required when scheduled.

During peak weeks, overtime or additional workdays may be requested based on event volume.

Applicable overtime will be paid.

TGIS Catering is an equal opportunity employer.