Kitchen Prep Specialist

Overview

We are looking to add qualified catering cooks to our Blue Moon Staffing roster to work in luxury settings. The ideal candidate has experience preparing elevated cuisine for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and other upscale functions. This position requires strong culinary technique, attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, team-focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional food and service. Experience working in luxury catering, fine dining, private events, hotels, country clubs, or high-end restaurants is highly desirable

Qualifications

· Professional cooking or catering experience at least 2 yrs is preferred.

· Culinary school training or equivalent professional experience is a plus.

· Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary cooking techniques.

· Experience with high-volume and/or upscale catering strongly preferred.

· Ability to follow recipes while maintaining consistency and presentation standards.

· Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper food-handling procedures.

· Must own set of professional cooking knives

· Ability to work independently and as part of a culinary team.

· Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills.

· Live wood fire cooking experience is a plus.

· Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended event hours as needed.

· Ability to stand for extended periods (8 plus hours with breaks)

· Ability to lift or move catering supplies and equipment 20 pounds

· Texas Food Handler certification required

Key Responsibilities

· Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude while representing the company

· Prepare ingredients through chopping, portioning, marinating, cooking, and plating.

· Maintain proper food temperatures, storage procedures, sanitation, and food-safety standards.

· Prepare high-quality appetizers, entrées, side dishes, sauces, and specialty menu items according to recipes supplied.

· Adapt to changing menus, guest counts, dietary restrictions, and event requirements.

· Maintain exceptional standards for flavor, presentation, portion control, and food quality.

· Assist with preparation and execution of cocktail receptions, buffets and upscale plated dinners.

· Work closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and catering team to ensure smooth event execution.

· Keep kitchen, equipment, and workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked.

· Monitor food quality and communicate any shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues to management.

· Minimize food waste through proper preparation, storage, and inventory practices.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person