Prep Cook

sifted-open-jobs; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) program

Paid time off

Job summary

Sifted is hiring a Prep Cook in South San Francisco, CA to support daily lunch service for startups. The role requires fast-paced, client-focused cooking and reliable food preparation.

You’ll heat, prep, and maintain sanitation while coordinating with the executive chef and city manager to meet client needs. Ideal candidates have kitchen experience (prep/dishwashing) and catering exposure, with strong communication and knowledge of diverse cooking methods.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles such as prep/dishwasher.
• Experience with catering and event servicing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of diverse cooking methods and equipment.
• Experience with Google applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Set up and sanitize workstations.
• Follow daily prep lists.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for cooking.
• Maintain clear communication with the executive chef and city manager.
• Keep stations clean and organized.
• Take ownership of tasks and show initiative.

Job description

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality.

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies.

We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner.

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients:

• Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
• Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
• Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
• People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
• Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

Sifted is hiring a Prep Cook who is willing to learn and grow with our company. We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a Prep Cook who can heat up the kitchen, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.

What you'll be doing

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations;
• Following daily prep lists;
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients to be used in the cooking process.
• Maintaining clear communication with the executive chef and city manager at all times.
• Keeping station and work areas clean at all times.
• Taking ownership of whatever task is at hand.

Our ideal candidate

• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such prep/dishwasher
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : $25 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday - Friday: 7am - 3pm

Eligibility : This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid); must have a valid drivers license

Work environment : This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices

Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.