Prep Cook
About The Position
Domenico Catering & Events is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and menu components for catering events. The role supports a high-volume events kitchen, where ingredients must be ready, portioned, labeled, organized, and prepared to quality standards before service. Events range from private dinners and weddings to corporate celebrations and large galas. The Prep Cook follows recipes, prep lists, and production sheets; prepares and stores food safely; maintains a clean and organized station; and communicates prep needs or quality concerns to kitchen leadership. The position is primarily scheduled for morning prep shifts, with weekend availability and scheduling flexibility depending on the event calendar. It is a part-time, hourly position in San Carlos, California.
Requirements
- Basic knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and portion specifications accurately.
- Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and proper food storage practices.
- A valid California Food Handler Card, or ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time efficiently.
- Dependable, positive attitude and willingness to support teammates.
- Ability to work independently while following direction from the Chef or Sous Chef.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely perform the physical responsibilities of a commercial kitchen.
- Availability for primarily morning shifts, with occasional flexibility for weekends and event-related scheduling.
Nice To Haves
- Previous prep cook, kitchen, catering, or food preparation experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow recipes, daily prep lists, and production sheets to prepare ingredients for upcoming catering events.
- Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and portion vegetables, fruits, proteins, and other ingredients.
- Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades, stocks, grains, vegetables, and other menu components.
- Follow standardized recipes and portion specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
- Label, date, cover, and store prepared foods properly, following FIFO rotation procedures.
- Maintain clean, sanitized, organized, and properly stocked prep stations.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment, including knives, mixers, food processors, slicers, and ovens.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.
- Communicate ingredient shortages, quality concerns, and prep needs to the Chef or Sous Chef.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing food deliveries as assigned.
- Complete assigned prep responsibilities accurately and within established production timelines.
- Support other Catering & Events kitchen stations when prep responsibilities are complete.
- Leave the station clean, equipment properly stored, and ingredients organized for the next shift.
Benefits
- Hourly compensation based on experience.
- Opportunities to develop culinary skills and expand responsibilities.
- Hands-on experience preparing food for high-volume catering and special events.
- Collaborative kitchen environment with experienced culinary leadership.
- 50% off Domenico wines.
- 25% off food and beverage at the Osteria, including on-shift meals and to-go.
- 25% off retail merchandise and 30% off Cantina refills.
- Quarterly team-building events and employee recognition awards.
- Additional benefits based on employment classification and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
