Prep Cook

Prep CookEstablished in 2001, Serendipity Catering is celebrating 25 years as Denver's premier Catering and Events company. We are hiring a Prep Cook to support our outstanding growth. We prioritize a positive company culture, communication, training, and most importantly sustainability in everything we do. Due to our culture, employee benefits, and consistent success we are nationally recognized as a Great Place to Work ™!Overall description: Prep Cooks will have a variety of duties and responsibilities to perform every shift in the kitchen. You'll be assisting the chefs in preparing the food, maintaining a clean and safe cooking environment, and taking on culinary tasks as they arise. This position requires physical endurance as well as a flexible work schedule.Please note: This position will primarily be assigned to the Cold Side; however, operational needs may occasionally require the employee to work on the Hot Side as well.Job responsibilities:Follow the prep sheets created by Prep Sheet Creator to plan dutiesLabel and stock ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible; ensure all food and other items are stored and dated properlyMeasure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cookingPrepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.Prepare simple dishes such as salads, vegetable platters, etc.Accept or reject ingredients from food suppliers based on their appearance and quality; inform superiors when ingredient stock is getting low or when kitchen tools do not work properlyClean and sanitize working surfaces, tools, utensils, and working areaWash prep tables and kitchen floor before closing/leaving for the evening; take trash/recycling/compost to designated receptacle outsideOther duties as assignedJob type: Full-timePay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hourBenefits:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401K matchingPaid PTOPaid sick timeLunch provided (daily)ZayZoon - Earned wages-on-demand benefit which allows employees to access earned wages when needed mostExperience level:1 yearShift:Evening shiftMorning shiftWeekly day range:Monday through FridayWeekends as neededAbility to commute:Lakewood, CO 80214: Reliably commute (required)Experience:Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)Food preparation: 1 year (Required)Shift availability:Day shiftNight shiftWeekend shiftWork location: In person