Event Kitchen Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Catering Support

Proof of the Pudding; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals per shift

On-the-job training

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding in Douglasville is seeking a part-time Prep Cook to support events at the Douglasville Conference Center. You will assist with mass food production, maintain clean kitchens, and support the executive and culinary leadership.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in a kitchen, catering preferred, with knowledge of food preparation and BEOs. The role offers on-site work, daily meals per shift, and opportunities to grow within a busy, upscale event kitchen.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen, catering is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation/food service with understanding of BEOs and production sheets.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Strong customer service, planning and multitasking, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
• Measuring ingredients and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock.
• 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 culinary tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Planning and multitasking

Verbal communication

High energy

Job description

Proof of the Pudding in Douglasville is seeking a part-time Prep Cook to support events at the Douglasville Conference Center. You will assist with mass food production, maintain clean kitchens, and support the executive and culinary leadership.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in a kitchen, catering preferred, with knowledge of food preparation and BEOs. The role offers on-site work, daily meals per shift, and opportunities to grow within a busy, upscale event kitchen.