Lead Catering Cook

No Ka Oi Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

No Ka Oi Inc is seeking a highly skilled Lead Cook for our catering kitchen. This fast-paced environment rewards consistency, efficiency, and strong culinary fundamentals.

You will lead by example and ensure top-quality food for events and delivery menus. Ideal candidates bring deep food knowledge, mastery of multiple techniques, and the ability to work early mornings and weekends (Wednesday–Sunday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM).

Qualifications

• Strong professional cooking experience in catering or high-volume kitchens.
• Solid understanding of multiple cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Deep knowledge of ingredients, flavor balance, and proper preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-volume production while maintaining quality and consistency
• Lead daily prep and production for catered events and delivery menus
• Apply a wide range of cooking techniques including roasting, braising, sautéing, grilling, baking, and sauce work
• Maintain organized prep lists and ensure production stays on schedule
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth event execution
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and professional kitchen environment

Skills

Catering cooking

High-volume

Time management

Food safety

Team player

Early mornings

Weekend availability

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dependable Lead Cook to join our catering kitchen team. This is a fast-paced production environment where consistency, efficiency, and strong culinary fundamentals matter. The right candidate brings deep food knowledge, excellent technique, and the ability to work quickly while maintaining high standards.

This role is ideal for a cook who enjoys early mornings, takes pride in craftsmanship, and can lead by example in a busy kitchen.

What You'll Do

• Execute high-volume production while maintaining quality and consistency
• Lead daily prep and production for catered events and delivery menus
• Apply a wide range of cooking techniques including roasting, braising, sautéing, grilling, baking, and sauce work
• Maintain organized prep lists and ensure production stays on schedule
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth event execution
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and professional kitchen environment

What We're Looking For

• Strong professional cooking experience (catering or high-volume kitchen preferred)
• Solid understanding of a wide variety of cooking techniques and cuisines
• Deep knowledge of ingredients, flavor balance, and proper preparation methods
• Highly productive and able to work quickly without sacrificing quality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Dependable, positive attitude, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends (Wednesday–Sunday schedule)

Schedule

• Wednesday–Sunday
• 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Overtime occasionally available during busy event periods

Why Join Us

• Professional, team-driven kitchen
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Opportunity to work on diverse menus and events
• Stable, growing catering company

If you are a skilled cook who takes pride in great food and getting the job done right, we'd love to hear from you.