Prep Cook

Serendipity Catering, LLC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Paid PTO

Paid Sick Time

Lunch provided (daily)

ZayZoon - Earned wages-on-demand

1 year

Job summary

Serendipity Catering, LLC in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Prep Cook to support our kitchen team. The role involves assisting chefs, maintaining a clean cooking area, and handling a variety of culinary tasks throughout shifts. The position is full-time with a pay range of $22.00–$23.00 per hour.

Benefits include health and vision insurance, 401K matching, paid PTO and sick time, and daily lunch provided. Evening and morning shifts available, Monday to Friday, with a required reliable commute to

Qualifications

• Kitchen prep experience or food handling experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks.
• Reliable transportation to Lakewood, CO.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep sheets and assist chefs with food preparation.
• Label, stock and date ingredients; keep shelves organized.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing as needed.
• Perform basic cooking tasks such as reducing sauces and cooking components.
• Prepare simple dishes and salads as needed.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and utensils.
• Assist with closing duties and waste disposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

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Prep Cook

Full Time Manual Labor Lakewood, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1158

Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Prep Cook

Job Description

Established in 2001, Serendipity Catering is celebrating 25 years as Denver's premier Catering and Events company. We are hiring a Prep Cook to support our outstanding growth. We prioritize a positive company culture, communication, training, and most importantly Sustainability in everything we do. Due to our culture, employee benefits, and consistent success we are nationally recognized as a Great Place to Work !

Overall Description: Prep Cooks will have a variety of duties and responsibilities to perform every shift in the kitchen. You’ll be assisting the chefs in preparing the food, maintaining a clean and safe cooking environment, and taking on culinary tasks as they arise. This position requires physical endurance as well as a flexible work schedule.

Please note: This position will primarily be assigned to the Cold Side; however, operational needs may occasionally require the employee to work on the Hot Side as well.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the prep sheets created by Prep Sheet Creator to plan duties
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible; ensure all food and other items are stored and dated properly
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, vegetable platters, etc.
• Accept or reject ingredients from food suppliers based on their appearance and quality; inform superiors when ingredient stock is getting low or when kitchen tools do not work properly
• Clean and sanitize working surfaces, tools, utensils, and working area
• Wash prep tables and kitchen floor before closing/leaving for the evening; take trash/recycling/compost to designated receptacle outside
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K matching
• Paid PTO
• Paid Sick Time
• Lunch provided (daily)
• ZayZoon - Earned wages-on-demand benefit which allows employees to access earned wages when needed most
• 1 year

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday through Friday

Ability to commute:

• Lakewood, CO 80214: Reliably commute (required)