Prep Cook

Job Overview

We're a Berkeley-based team that turns beautiful, high-quality California ingredients into edible art. The Grazing Company creates artisan cheese and charcuterie boards, grazing tables, and live cheese experiences for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations all around the Bay Area.

Our philosophy is "farm to board." We source exclusively from California artisan producers, so you'll be working with ripe seasonal produce, small-batch cheeses, and craft cured meats instead of anything mass-produced. Our events are bold, colorful and fun, and our guests are always taking photos before they take a bite.

Behind every stunning table is a prep crew that makes it all happen, and that's where you come in. You'll work in our commissary kitchen with a small, close-knit team, slicing, weighing, packing, and prepping so every event goes out the door looking and tasting perfect. It's hands-on, creative, and fast-paced, with real pride in the final product.

If you love food, take pride in precision and cleanliness, and want to be part of a team that makes people say "wow," we'd love to meet you.

Duties

• Wash and prep raw vegetables and fruits
• Portion and prep cheeses using a cheese wire, knives and hand wire
• Slice cured meats on a slicer
• Weigh, pack, and label dry goods accurately
• Pack dry supply boxes for events
• Follow all food safety protocols meticulously
• Follow our standard operating procedures (SOPs) correctly and accurately
• Keep equipment, work stations, and materials clean and organized
• Clean and close the kitchen at the end of each shift

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, including following verbal and written instructions
• Comfortable using a digital scale and weighing ingredients accurately in ounces
• Able to work well from a prep list and SOPs, independently or as part of a small team
• Comfortable operating a slicer, cheese wire, and hand wire (we'll train you on our setup)
• Careful, detail-oriented, and committed to cleanliness and food safety
• Reliable and trustworthy with opening and closing responsibilities
• Food handler card required (or willingness to obtain before starting)
• Reliable transportation to our kitchen: we're not near BART, but we're a short walk from a bus stop
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods

Join us as a Prep Staff and be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating showstopping grazing tables and boards while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person