Prep Cook / BOH Event Catering

Catered Creations, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for the right individual who would like to advance their career with us as we grow into catering markets throughout West Michigan and surrounding areas.

If you are tired of cooking on a line & would like to learn more to advance your culinary knowledge, then we might be the right fit for you.

Typical prep shifts are 7 am - 4 pm (Tuesday - Friday).

Typical event shifts are 2 pm - 10 pm (Friday, Saturday & occasionally Sunday)

Catered Creations, Inc. is a family-owned, off-premise catering company. Our family has been serving Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas with imaginative foods, quality ingredients, and reliable service for over 38 years.

We’ll cater any event from corporate meetings to grad parties to weddings, and everything in between. We’ll even bring the kitchen’ to our clients & their guests!

Responsibilities :

  • Keep a safe work environment
  • Follow sanitation & food handling guidelines
  • Learn the menu & be able to explain ingredients & preparation methods
  • Execute daily cold & hot prep lists to Head Chef’s standards
  • Follow verbal & written instructions
  • Properly weigh & label food
  • Organize product in coolers & on shelves
  • Effectively put truck orders away
  • Enthusiastically complete daily cleaning lists
  • Staff events when needed (most events are evening & weekends)
  • Set up & refill food buffets on events
  • Attend action stations on events- i.e., carving station, omelet station, etc.
  • Assist in loading & unloading of vans for events
  • Assist in cleanup of events

Qualifications :

  • Well organized
  • 3+ years experience in commercial kitchen
  • Willfulness to learn
  • Career oriented & enjoys cooking
  • Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required
  • Flexible work availability
  • Reliable transportation
  • Dependable attendance record
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to read & follow prep lists
  • Able to lift & carry up to 50 pounds
  • Able to work on feet for 8 to 12- hour shifts
  • Able to work evenings & weekends with notice
  • Perks :
  • Tip share
  • Tip share
  • Free employee lunch
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid travel time to and from events
  • Employer supplies transportation to and from events
  • 20 hours ago
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