TSUNAMI CATERING – CATERING PRODUCTION COOK

Tsunami Catering is a high-volume catering company serving the Tri-Cities area, known for high-quality food, thoughtful execution, and a calm, professional kitchen culture.

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and team-oriented Catering Production Cook to help execute high-quality catering events for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and private celebrations.

This is not a traditional restaurant line cook position. We are looking for someone who enjoys consistency, organization, preparation, and producing excellent food while working within established recipes and systems.

The right person will help prepare and execute menu items, support large-scale event production, and contribute to maintaining an organized, efficient kitchen operation as our company continues to grow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards

• Execute established recipes and prep plans with consistency

• Assist with large-scale event production

• Follow written recipes, prep lists, and kitchen procedures

• Help maintain organization and kitchen flow during production

• Support prep coordination during high-volume production days

• Assist with packaging, labeling, and event preparation

• Uphold presentation, garnish, and food quality standards

• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization standards

• Work within established systems and direction

• Assist with maintaining recipe consistency and kitchen organization as the company continues to grow

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong cooking and food preparation skills

• Catering, banquet, restaurant, or production kitchen experience preferred

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions consistently

• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable

• Positive attitude and team mindset

• Confident, coachable, and team-oriented

• Comfortable working independently when needed

• Able to stay calm and organized during high-volume production

• Reliable transportation, attendance, and punctuality

WHO WILL THRIVE HERE

• Someone who enjoys creating consistency rather than constantly reinventing things

• Someone who takes pride in doing things the right way

• Someone who enjoys helping build systems that make a business stronger

• Someone who enjoys preparation, organization, and thoughtful execution

• Someone who wants to be part of a growing company with long-term opportunities

WHO MAY NOT BE A FIT

• Someone looking to immediately redesign menus or operate independently as an Executive Chef

• Someone who struggles with following established systems and procedures

• Someone seeking a traditional restaurant line cook or executive chef position

SCHEDULE & PAY

• Part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week to start)

• Most prep occurs during the day; events are primarily on weekends

• Some weekends are busier than others, with occasional lighter weekends

• Starting wage approximately $23–$25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

• Growth opportunities available as the company continues to expand

ABOUT TSUNAMI CATERING

Tsunami Catering is an award-winning catering company serving weddings, corporate events, conferences, and private celebrations throughout the Tri-Cities. Our focus is exceptional food, hospitality, professionalism, and creating memorable experiences for our clients.

If you enjoy great food, strong teamwork, and helping build something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary : $23 - $25