COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•Denver, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Catering by Design, based in Denver, is an internationally recognized premier catering and event design company with nearly 30 years of experience. They are known for crafting extraordinary menus, breathtaking décor, and unforgettable experiences for events across Colorado, including Denver, Vail, Aspen, and Colorado Springs. The company values creativity, professionalism, and passion, believing that every team member contributes significantly to its legacy and helps push the industry forward. This Cook position is responsible for preparing high-quality food items in accordance with federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations, ensuring excellent food service at all times.

Requirements

Prior cooking experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior stocking and delivery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
Attends in-service and safety meetings.
Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.