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Catering Prep Cook

Full-time, Part-time

Catering By Design Inc

Catering By Design is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our culinary team.

We are a full-service Philadelphia catering company known for handcrafted seasonal menus and attentive service. Our food draws inspiration from cuisines around the world, with an emphasis on sustainability, local sourcing, and thoughtful execution.

In this role, you’ll help prepare consistently high-quality food for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your culinary skills while working with a collaborative, values-driven team.

Responsibilities

  • Complete daily prep assignments efficiently and accurately using established recipes and procedures

  • Wash, cut, portion, and prepare ingredients for catered events

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation

  • Properly handle, label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and prepared foods

  • Support food production for on-site and off-site events while maintaining consistent quality

  • Communicate with the culinary team about prep priorities, timing, and inventory needs

  • Follow all food-safety standards and health-code requirements

Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in a prep or production kitchen

  • Strong knife skills and familiarity with standard commercial kitchen equipment

  • Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and preparation instructions precisely

  • Dependable, punctual, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team

  • Ability to work weekday shifts scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

  • Availability for occasional weekend event support

  • Interest in sustainable food practices; experience with waste-conscious cooking is a plus

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, if applicable

If you’re ready to grow your skills in a professional catering environment and contribute to memorable events, we’d love to hear from you.

Catering By Design is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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