High-Volume Event Production Cook

Green Apple Catering; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Apple Catering & Events is hiring Production Cooks who can work at scale without sacrificing quality. This is batch cooking at a level most restaurant kitchens never reach, and it requires cooks who are fast, precise, and comfortable following standardized recipes across multiple production lines.

As a Production Cook, you'll work in our commissary kitchen preparing large quantities of food for corporate lunches, galas, weddings, government contracts, and institutional orders.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional cooking experience in catering, institutional, or high-volume settings.
• Familiarity with large-batch cooking techniques and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes with precision.
• NYC Food Handler's Certificate (or willingness to obtain before starting).
• Physical ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependability and a team-oriented work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large-batch recipes following standardized kitchen SOPs.
• Execute hot and cold production for daily event orders.
• Maintain accurate portioning and presentation across all items.
• Label, date, and store all prepped items per HACCP guidelines.
• Monitor and record food temperatures throughout the production cycle.
• Keep station clean, organized, and ready for health inspections.
• Communicate with the kitchen manager on production progress and supply needs.

Skills

Cooking experience

Large-batch cooking

Standardized recipes

NYC Food Handler's Certificate

Physical stamina

Teamwork and dependability

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Green Apple Catering & Events is hiring Production Cooks who can work at scale without sacrificing quality. This is batch cooking at a level most restaurant kitchens never reach, and it requires cooks who are fast, precise, and comfortable following standardized recipes across multiple production lines.

As a Production Cook, you'll work in our commissary kitchen preparing large quantities of food for corporate lunches, galas, weddings, government contracts, and institutional orders.