Production Cook, 2Unique Catering

Production Cook, 2Unique Catering

2Unique Catering Company is a versatile, forward-thinking culinary operation offering services ranging from drop-off cuisine service to interactive stations and exquisite multi-course plated events. We are passionate about creativity, outstanding service, and unforgettable guest experiences. We are seeking a Production cook who will be energetic to help build and maintain our off-premise delivery service of "drop off" catering to business and residential clients.

Two Unique Catering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production cook to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality ingredients and menu components that support both business-to-business catering and private event catering. Our events vary in size, guest count, and service style, including interactive stations, small plates, and seated dinnersrequiring a prep cook who is organized, efficient, and adaptable in a fast-paced, event-driven kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to company recipes and production standards
• Support production for corporate and private event catering menus
• Maintain consistency and quality across all food preparation
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety protocols
• Always maintain a clean and organized workstation
• Assist culinary team members with daily prep lists and production goals
• Accurately label, store, and rotate food products according to food safety standards
• Communicate effectively with chefs and kitchen leadership regarding production needs
• Adapt to changing production demands based on event schedules and business needs

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 2 years of professional kitchen experience required
• Strong knife skills and foundational culinary techniques
• Well-rounded knowledge of food products, ingredients, and preparation methods
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to follow recipes and standardized production procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume catering environment

Serve Safe Certification required OR willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of employment through the company-provided training platform.

This is an event-driven culinary position, requiring flexibility in scheduling, including:

• Limited evenings
• Weekends and peak event periods as needed