Lead Market Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Market Cook / Mobile Event Cook

The Notorious Chef is seeking a motivated, experienced cook to operate our festival and farmers market food booths throughout Southern California.

This is not your typical line cook position. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of a booth, cook high-quality food consistently, engage with customers, and help grow a rapidly expanding food business.

Compensation

- $20.00 per hour

- 5% gross profit share

- Tips

- Growth opportunities within a fast-growing company

Responsibilities

- Independently operate a food booth at farmers markets, festivals, and special events

- Prepare and cook menu items to company standards

- Maintain food safety and sanitation requirements

- Manage inventory and equipment during events

- Work alongside a cashier while maintaining efficient service

- Interact professionally with customers and help drive sales

- Represent The Notorious Chef brand with professionalism and enthusiasm

- Load, transport, set up, and break down booth equipment as needed

Requirements

- Previous cooking or food service experience required

- Comfortable working in fast-paced event environments

- Strong communication and customer service skills

- Sales or community engagement experience preferred

- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

- Vehicle capable of transporting booth equipment, supplies, and event inventory

- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions

- Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is part cook, part entrepreneur. We want someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys interacting with people, and wants to grow with a company that is expanding rapidly throughout Southern California.

If you're looking for more than just a kitchen job and want an opportunity to earn performance-based income while helping build a growing brand, we'd love to hear from you.