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

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

My Healthy Penguin is seeking a reliable Catering Cook, Shift Lead in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to manage high-volume batch cooking and on-site catering setup. You will pack orders, deliver meals, and help with loading and inventory while upholding safety and presentation standards.

The role requires early start times (6:00 AM), a valid California driver’s license, and a strong sense of teamwork within a fast-paced kitchen environment. Opportunities for growth exist within the catering team.

Qualifications

• Batch cooking experience is required.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen protocols.
• San Bernardino County Food Handlers Card required; California Food Manager Certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record 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 and manage workflow under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Batch Cooking: Prepare high-volume recipes consistently and efficiently per standards and recipes.
• Daily Catering Execution: Pack orders, ensure accuracy, and lead packaging/loading of catering items.
• Drive & Deliver: Safely operate company vehicle to deliver meals to client sites on time.
• Set Up On-Site: Professionally set up catering displays and interact with clients as needed.
• Maintain Kitchen Standards: Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality guidelines.
• Support Team: Work with Head Chef and kitchen staff Monday–Thursday.
• Inventory: Manage inventory and update stock lists with safe storage and FIFO practices.

Skills

Batch cooking

Food safety

Safety protocols

Driver’s license

Strong work ethic

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