Prep Cook (Catering)

Sifted; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sifted is seeking a skilled Prep Cook to join our growing team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will work alongside experienced chefs, contribute to meal preparation, and maintain cleanliness in our workplace. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company-sponsored health insurance

401(k) after six months

80 hours of paid time off

Paid company holidays

Free lunch during meal service

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred, such as prep or dishwasher roles.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with catering and event servicing.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Measuring ingredients and preparing cooking ingredients.
• Maintaining communication with executive chef and city manager.

Skills

Good communication

Food preparation

Cleaning and sanitizing

Ability to follow instructions

Education

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Tools

Google applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jess Legge and Kimberly Lexow were masters of the 9 to 5 - working at a high-growth tech start-up, with one question: “Could the work lunch be better?”

It’s an expectation these days that work is hard and fast. But lunch doesn’t have to be that way. Imagining an office where employees want to stick around and share a table of inspired food, Legge and Lexow founded Sifted in 2015.

Since then we’ve delivered millions of meals to Fortune 500s and high-growth startups across the US. When COVID-19 hit, our clients needed a partner to help them manage their new normal. That’s when we created our virtual team building experiences. Now as companies fully embrace the future of a flexible workplace, Sifted has become a comprehensive employee experience partner offering both in-office catering services + an extensive portfolio of engaging virtual experiences for distributed teams.

We use 7 core truths as the framework of our employee engagement programs and team culture :

• Good food is powerful
• Simple food is the best food
• We support regular people with big ideas
• We make mistakes and evolve
• We seek, listen and implement feedback quickly + enthusiastically
• We are our clients’ biggest fans

Sifted kitchens are zero food waste with all food scraps being composted and all leftovers being donated everyday. Since launching our donation program, Sifted has donated over $3M in lunches to those who experience food insecurity in our 6 cities. We believe that as our company grows, so does our responsibility therefore we’re constantly looking for ways to improve sustainability and protect our natural resources.

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.

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
• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such prep/dishwasher
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• Has a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office
• Compensation : $22-23 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

The pay range for this role is:

22 - 23 USD per hour (San Francisco Kitchen)