Catering Prep Cook - District Heights

Catering Prep Cook Farmers Restaurant Group is seeking a Catering Prep Cook to join our Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events team. We are looking for a candidate who exemplifies a passion for scratch cooking and catering and events and wants to be part of growing an evolving brand. In this role, the Catering Prep Cook will partner with our Catering Chef and report directly to the Managing Partner of Catering. Starting $17/hr BENEFITS + PERKS: Flexible schedulingHealth insurance plans available for as low as $100 per mth after 90 days of employment!Dental and vision planPaid time offPaid pregnancy and parental leaveDiscounted shift meal and generous dining discountFree access to company massage therapistDiscounted gym & yoga membershipFree online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family membersTraining and career growth opportunitiesFree Employee Assistance Program What Our Catering Prep Cooks Do Prepare food items, following standard recipes and procedures within a specified timeRead prep list and prep items, as assignedProperly measure and assemble ingredients required to accurately follow recipe or instructionsClean, organize, stock, and maintain work area, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area, which may include bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and working with cleaning agentsRinse and cut raw food productsAre punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendanceContribute to a positive team environmentMove food in and out of industrial ovens and cook over an open flameTaste, smell, and view food to ensure adherence to quality standards What You Need To Be a Catering Prep Cook Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen or catering preferredPassion for hospitality and foodPrevious catering, banquet and/or buffet experience preferredComfortable working with a team in a fast-paced, loud environmentHigh level of professionalismAble to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplaceAble to read and follow a recipe to standardsAbility to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day in a confined area with fluctuating temperaturesCapable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as neededContinuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and armsMay be exposed to allergens, such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairyReliable transportation to 8100 Cryden Way, District Heights, MD Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.