Prep and Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

When you make a pizza do you look at as a work of art? Do you have an eye for details? Is your moto, team work makes the dream work? Want to be part of something BIG????

Who We Are:

Katie’s is a rising, chef-driven food brand redefining what restaurant-quality can mean at home. Founded by award-winning chef and entrepreneur Katie Lee, the company began as a single neighborhood pizzeria and has since grown into a nationally distributed premium CPG brand—now available across America.

Rooted in craft, authenticity, and a deep belief that food should nourish both body and soul, Katie’s makes its pizzas and pasta bakes using real ingredients, artisanal techniques, and old-world integrity. What sets us apart is simple: no shortcuts, no compromises, just honest work, exceptional flavor, and a relentless commitment to doing things the right way.

We are building a modern food company that sits at the intersection of culture, creativity, and craft—and we’re just getting started. Join us.

The Role-Production Prep Cook CPG:

As the Production Prep Cook CPG you will be hands-on creating our handcrafted frozen pizzas and pastas. You will work through every step from mixing dough, saucing, assembling pizzas, to baking in our wood fired ovens so when completed our pizzas are expertly created and ready for packaging. You will also be crafting our handmade pasta bakes so they are ready for freezer.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, chop, peel, cut, mix and cook menu items with accuracy, speed and attention to detail
• You will rotate between different stages of production, creating the items
• Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized and well stocked workstation
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure a smooth production process
• Ensure proper storage of all food items
• Follow USDA food safety and sanitation procedures, always keeping food standards top of mind
• Collaborate, stay calm and efficient during high volume shifts

Qualifications:

• Have experience and understanding of cooking methods, procedures and knife handling skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Work in a safe consistent matter
• Have strong attention to detail and efficient in execution while maintaining the high standards
• Work with agility and be adaptable, embracing change
• The ability to work with a service mindset in a friendly organized way even when busy
• Provide generous communication to EVERYONE
• Serve as a guide and a team player with no job too big or small
• Remain approachable, professional and positive even in stressful situations
• Have the ability and the willingness to learn
• Embrace feedback and make adjustments when needed
• Have the ability to work days, nights, and weekends

*Previous experience in a professional kitchen preferred

*Strongly preferred Certification ServSafe

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, lift, and bend for extended time
• Must be able to work inside kitchen with extreme temperatures
• Must be able to move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support restaurant and food production
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Work with extreme temperatures

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Discounted meals
• Casual work environment in a fun fast paced environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand and grow your career

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

As an equal opportunity employer, Katie’s considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.