Catering Prep Cook

The ideal candidate for this role will have 2 or more years of experience working in a professional kitchen setting, with preferred work experience in catering and events. The ability to work with a team in the kitchen and at off-site catering events is essential. Knowledge of common culinary terms, techniques, and ingredients is preferred. This position is full-time and requires working nights and weekends. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

About Brazen Standard Hospitality LLC

Brazen Standard Hospitality is a Milwaukee-area family of brands igniting passion for Wisconsin's heritage through better catering and dining experiences that illuminate local quality, radiate integrity, and spark positive change.


Description

What we expect from you in this position:

• Follow kitchen procedures and processes to maintain order and discipline in the kitchen on a daily basis.
• Ability to take lead kitchen role at smaller off-premise catering events after proper training.
• Prepare menu items according to our recipe book and presentation guidelines, with consistent high quality.
• Maintain quality control of all food items leaving the kitchen. This includes ensuring proper presentation and packing of all dish components for full-service, pick-up, and carry-out orders.
• Ensure all food items in cooler and freezer are labeled and dated.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and surrounding areas in accordance with health department standards. Follow the daily and weekly cleaning lists as produced by the Sous Chef.
• Accurately report outages of products that need re-ordering to Executive Chef.
• Comply with proper food safety and daily cleaning practices.
• Assist with other duties as necessary or assigned to ensure company, team, and event success.
• Most importantly, we expect you to show up for yourself, your team, and our clients.

What you can expect from us as part of #TeamTallGuy:

• $15-$17/hour plus tips averaging $3,000-$4,000/year (in addition to hourly pay).
• Benefits package includes health care insurance, dental & vision, life insurance, and short-term disability insurance; insurance starts the first day of employment.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Additional gratuity paid on holiday weekends.
• Ability to grow into an Event Lead or Sous Chef role.
• Employee discounts on all Brazen Standard Hospitality brands
• Growth opportunities within Brazen Standard Hospitality.
• Most importantly, to be treated with respect.

What you can expect from a career with Brazen Standard Hospitality:

• Employee discounts on all Brazen Standard Hospitality brands.
• Growth opportunities within Brazen Standard Hospitality.
• Most importantly, to be treated with respect.

Still not sure? We'll show you the receipts:

• The Knot Best of Weddings (2022, 2023, 2024 + Best of Weddings Hall of Fame)
• Wisconsin Bride Best of 2023 Editor's Pick
• Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2023 - Best Green Business
• First and only Certified Green Caterer in Wisconsin
• 4.8 stars in Google Reviews

Salary


$15 - $17 per hour