Line/Event/Prep Cooks

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midway in San Francisco is seeking skilled, dependable cooks to support a fast-paced culinary program across corporate catering, private dining, café service, and large-scale events.

You will prepare varied menus, assist with both restaurant and catering service, and help set up offsite events while maintaining high-volume consistency and quality. Compensation is $23-28/hour plus tips, with potential for full-time or event-based work.

Qualifications

• Proficient knife work and foundation cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, weigh ingredients, and ensure consistency.
• Organized prep, clean station, sound food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute varied menus for restaurant, catering, and events.
• Support both restaurant and catering service and assist with offsite events.
• Maintain quality through high-volume production; ensure consistent plating.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe following

Prep organization

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Feedback receptivity

Availability for evenings/weekends

Job description

The Midway is a San Francisco arts, music, and events venue with a culinary program spanning corporate catering, private dining, café service, and large-scale festivals. Our kitchen is creative, fast-paced, and hands-on, with a focus on great food, teamwork, and consistent execution.

The Midway is hiring skilled, dependable cooks for a food program spanning corporate catering, private dinners, café service, festivals, and large-scale events.

We’re looking for people who enjoy cooking, move with purpose, and take responsibility for their work. You should be equally comfortable executing a busy service, working through a substantial prep list, and making sure the last plate receives the same attention as the first.

What we expect

• Solid knife skills and a working command of foundational cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, weigh ingredients, maintain consistency, and execute clear instructions.
• Organized prep, a clean station, and sound food handling practices.
• Punctuality, reliable attendance, and readiness to work at the start of your shift.
• Clear communication about quantities, timing, mistakes, and anything that could affect service.
• Respect for coworkers and kitchen leadership, including the ability to receive feedback and apply it.
• Initiative: notice what needs doing, ask useful questions, and follow through.
• Availability for a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and offsite events.

The Work

You’ll prepare and execute varied menus, support both restaurant and catering service, help pack and set up offsite events, and maintain quality through high-volume production. Catering and banquet experience are especially welcome.

What you can expect from us

An ambitious, hands-on culinary program led by our Chef team featuring varied menus, clear standards, and opportunities to earn greater responsibility through demonstrated skill and reliability.

We value people who care about the food and understand that their work affects everyone around them. Strong cooks keep learning, communicate early, and take pride in finishing the job well.

Compensation: $23-28/hour plus tips
Schedule: Potential for full-time, part-time, and/or event-based availability

Company description

The Midway is a San Francisco arts, music, and events venue with a culinary program spanning corporate catering, private dining, café service, and large-scale festivals. Our kitchen is creative, fast-paced, and hands-on, with a focus on great food, teamwork, and consistent execution.

Job description

The Midway is hiring skilled, dependable cooks for a food program spanning corporate catering, private dinners, café service, festivals, and large-scale events.

We’re looking for people who enjoy cooking, move with purpose, and take responsibility for their work. You should be equally comfortable executing a busy service, working through a substantial prep list, and making sure the last plate receives the same attention as the first.

What we expect

• Solid knife skills and a working command of foundational cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, weigh ingredients, maintain consistency, and execute clear instructions.
• Organized prep, a clean station, and sound food handling practices.
• Punctuality, reliable attendance, and readiness to work at the start of your shift.
• Clear communication about quantities, timing, mistakes, and anything that could affect service.
• Respect for coworkers and kitchen leadership, including the ability to receive feedback and apply it.
• Initiative: notice what needs doing, ask useful questions, and follow through.
• Availability for a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and offsite events.

The Work

You’ll prepare and execute varied menus, support both restaurant and catering service, help pack and set up offsite events, and maintain quality through high-volume production. Catering and banquet experience are especially welcome.

What you can expect from us

An ambitious, hands-on culinary program led by our Chef team featuring varied menus, clear standards, and opportunities to earn greater responsibility through demonstrated skill and reliability.

We value people who care about the food and understand that their work affects everyone around them. Strong cooks keep learning, communicate early, and take pride in finishing the job well.

Compensation: $23-28/hour plus tips
Schedule: Potential for full-time, part-time, and/or event-based availability

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Deadline

no deadline