Prep / Production Cook

Description

Saz’s Catering is seeking experienced Prep/Production Cooks to join our culinary team. This versatile role will prepare food in our production kitchen for catering events and assist on-site at events. Reporting to our culinary leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency. On-the-job training will be provided to ensure you're familiar with our specific menus and procedures. This role is variable part-time.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food items using batch, a la minute, and line cooking techniques
• Set up mobile kitchens for catering events
• Carve food to order at events when required
• Maintain cleanliness and proper upkeep of kitchen areas
• Ensure appropriate stocking, rotation, and labeling of food products
• Follow all standardized recipes with precision
• Notify the Chef of any shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques including knife skills and standard cuts
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment (steamer, fryer, kettle, convection/combi ovens, griddle)
• Understanding of herbs, spices, and various flavoring ingredients
• Ability to roast, broil, braise, sauté, fry, and grill (including breakfast items)
• Flexibility to rotate between different stations as needed
• Prior experience in production, mobile, or banquet kitchen preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Squat, kneel, climb ladders or step stools as needed
• Use industrial cleaning chemicals
• Grip objects and tools (including wet or slippery items); utilize fine motor skills
• Stand or sit up to 12 hours at a time
• Lift up to 50 lbs to chest level and up to 30 lbs overhead

Saz’s State House opened in 1976, and we’ve grown for 50 years. Today, Saz’s Hospitality Group offers amazing catering, festivals, and retail throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. True to our roots, we focus on building a team of caring and committed individuals who believe in stellar service to our guests and each other. We’re also proud to be a NINE-time recipient of the Top Workplace Award! Please be sure to visit Sazs.com to learn more. 

At Saz's, we take care of our team. Benefits include 401(k), company-paid telemedicine coverage, annual shoe stipends, referral bonuses, and generous restaurant and catering discounts. Eligibility is based on employment status, hours worked, or appropriate waiting period. 

At Saz’s, we want you to be YOU – we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills – creating an inclusive environment for all team members.?