Prep Cook Shift Lead - Catering Services

My Healthy Penguin; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for deliveries

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

My Healthy Penguin is expanding our catering operations and seeks a Catering Cook, Shift Lead in Rancho Cucamonga. You will oversee batch cooking, pack and load orders, and safely drive meals to client sites.

Join a fast-paced team; you will set up catering displays on-site, maintain high kitchen standards, and coordinate with the Head Chef to ensure smooth operations Monday–Thursday with occasional added days.

Qualifications

• Batch cooking experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen protocols.
• California Food Manager Certification or County Handlers Card preferred.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee batch cooking and prepare high‑volume recipes.
• Pack orders, verify accuracy, and lead catering packaging and loading.
• Safely drive and deliver meals to client sites on time.
• Set up catering displays on-site and interact with clients.
• Maintain kitchen standards and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and staff to keep operations smooth.
• Manage inventory and update stock lists; understand FIFO.

Skills

Batch cooking

Food safety

Driver's license

California Food Manager Cert

San Bernardino County Food Handlers C.

Punctuality

Education

California Food Manager Certification

San Bernardino County Food Handlers Card

Job description

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Every Other Friday 6AM-10AM
Compensation: $21-25/hr

My Healthy Penguin® is expanding our catering operations and looking for a reliable, experienced Catering Cook, Shift Lead to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, excels at batch cooking, and enjoys hands‑on work that goes beyond the kitchen.

What You Will Do - You will oversee and participate in:

• Batch Cooking: Prepare high-volume recipes consistently and efficiently according to established standards, and recipe cards.
• Daily Catering Execution: Pack orders, ensure accuracy, and lead in the packaging and loading of catering items.
• Drive & Deliver: Safely operate a company vehicle to deliver meals to client sites on time.
• Set Up On-Site: Professionally set up catering displays in accordance with set up SOPs, maintain presentation standards, and interact with clients as needed.
• Maintain Kitchen Standards: Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality guidelines.
• Support Team: Work closely with our Head Chef and other kitchen staff to keep operations running smoothly Monday–Thursday
• Inventory: Able to manage inventory and update available stock lists, understanding of safe storage, FIFO, and food organization practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in batch cooking (required)
• Strong understanding of food safety & kitchen protocols (required)
• San Bernardino County Food Handlers Card required, California Food Manager Certification (Strongly preferred)
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license + clean driving record (required for company vehicle use)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to start at 6:00 AM
• Friendly, professional demeanor when delivering and setting up catering
• Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight, and able to manage the work flow of yourself and other prep cook in a strict time frame.
  

What We Offer

• Consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with opportunity to add more days
• Company vehicle for all deliveries and on-site catering setups
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth within the company