Catering Cook

Gage Marine Corporation • Williams Bay, WI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Life Catering is hiring Catering Cooks to prepare high-quality food for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and other catered events. Cooks work in a fast-paced kitchen and at on-site and off-site event locations, preparing food in volume and helping set up, operate, and break down event kitchens and service lines. Event-based shifts vary week to week and may include days, evenings, and weekends. Full-time and part-time positions are available; weekend and evening availability is required. Some cooking experience is preferred, but training is available for eager candidates with a passion for food.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working at off-site event locations, indoors and outdoors.
• Passion for food and a positive, problem-solving mindset.
• Weekend and evening availability is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant or catering kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook catering menu items according to recipes, event sheets, and standards.
• Batch-prep large-volume orders, including slicing, cutting, shredding, marinating, and portioning proteins and vegetables.
• Braise, grill, roast, fry, or sauté ingredients while maintaining quality and consistency at volume.
• Execute plated, buffet, family-style, and station service for events of all sizes.
• Pack, label, and load food and equipment for off-site events, maintaining proper hot and cold holding temperatures.
• Set up, run, and break down event kitchens and service lines at on-site and off-site locations.
• Follow food safety procedures and prevent cross-contamination, including when handling guest allergy requests.
• Track event timelines to ensure food is ready, plated, and served on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Inform the manager of equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement needs.
• Collaborate with chefs, event staff, and team members during events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed