Catering Cook

Gage Marine Corporation • Williams Bay, WI

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About The Position

Lake Life Catering is hiring motivated, dependable Catering Cooks to prepare high-quality food for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and other catered occasions. The role involves cooking and preparing menu items at volume, supporting event service in multiple formats, and helping set up and operate kitchens at on-site and off-site locations. Candidates should enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment. Previous cooking experience is preferred, but training is available for eager candidates with a passion for food.

This is an event-based position with shifts scheduled around the event calendar and varying week to week. Day, evening, and weekend events are available, and weekend and evening availability is required. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The position is located in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, and reports to the Executive Chef, PIER 290.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant or catering kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook catering menu items according to recipes, event sheets, and standards.
• Batch-prep large-volume orders by 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 while 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