Prep Cook

Sifted; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) after 6 months

Paid time off (80 hours per year)

Paid holidays & winter break

Free lunch

Opportunity for larger roles

Job summary

Sifted in Sunnyvale is seeking a Prep Cook to learn and grow with the team. You will work closely with an experienced managing chef and sous chef in a fast-paced commissary kitchen, supporting daily lunch service for startups.

This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to develop culinary skills, with a Mon–Fri 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule and opportunities to take on larger responsibilities.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Handler certification required.
• Experience in kitchen roles (prep/dishwasher) preferred.
• Experience with catering/event servicing is a plus.
• Proficient with Google apps and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Set up and sanitize workstations.
• Follow daily prep lists.
• Measure ingredients and prepare cooking ingredients.
• Maintain clear communication with executive chef and city manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

Gmail

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Shift - Mon thru Fri: 7a to 3:30p

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.

In this role, you will work side by side with an experienced managing chef and sous chef in our commissary kitchen. If you have a desire to learn, are a dedicated and responsible team player, and are looking to cultivate your skills in the kitchen, we want to meet you!

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 after six months of employment
• 80 hours of paid time off with each year of employment; paid company holidays; paid winter break
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization

Eligibility :

This position must maintain a ServSafe Food Handler certification;

Work environment :

This position is based in a commercial kitchen;

Physical requirements :

Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to lift objects of up to 50 pounds without assistance; ability to maintain a safe work area in an environment where open flames and sharp objects can pose safety hazards if not handled properly