Event Catering Cook – Fast-Paced, Detail-Driven Kitchen

Randy Peters Catering & Event Center; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Randy Peters Catering & Event Center seeks a skilled Part Time Cook to support a variety of events, tastings, and private functions. Hours vary with business flow, reporting to the Senior Executive Chef. This role emphasizes timing, consistency, and professional presentation across a fast-paced kitchen.

The candidate should have a strong culinary foundation, team mindset, and the ability to adapt in live event environments while maintaining high standards of hospitality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in catering, events, or hospitality kitchen environments.
• Strong understanding of food presentation and plating.
• Basic knife skills and kitchen techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and timelines accurately.
• Comfortable with basic math and measurements.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a working phone for scheduling and communication.
• Valid Food Handler or ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items to company standards for events and tastings.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes.
• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown both onsite and offsite.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times.

Skills

Catering experience

Food presentation

Knife skills

Recipe following

Time management

Teamwork

Food safety certification

Job description

Randy Peters Catering & Event Center seeks a skilled Part Time Cook to support a variety of events, tastings, and private functions. Hours vary with business flow, reporting to the Senior Executive Chef. This role emphasizes timing, consistency, and professional presentation across a fast-paced kitchen.

The candidate should have a strong culinary foundation, team mindset, and the ability to adapt in live event environments while maintaining high standards of hospitality and guest experience.