Event Catering Prep Cook - Off-Premise (Entry Level)

Proof of the Pudding; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding, based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an entry-level, part-time culinary team member for off-premise events. The role supports weddings, corporate retreats, and social gatherings across metro Atlanta from the West Midtown office, with frequent travel to diverse venues.

You will follow the Executive Chef's directions, assist with prep and service, maintain sanitation, stock ingredients, and help ensure high food quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen; catering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food service, BEOs, and production sheets.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to receive training.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
• Measuring ingredients and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing simple dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

ServSafe certified

Job description

Proof of the Pudding, based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an entry-level, part-time culinary team member for off-premise events. The role supports weddings, corporate retreats, and social gatherings across metro Atlanta from the West Midtown office, with frequent travel to diverse venues.

You will follow the Executive Chef's directions, assist with prep and service, maintain sanitation, stock ingredients, and help ensure high food quality and safety standards.