Event Cook - Metro Atlanta Area

Proof of the Pudding has spent the past four decades providing innovative menus, services, design expertise and event experiences to clients throughout Atlanta and beyond. As a preferred caterer to over 50 venues in and around Atlanta, Proof teams spearhead event innovations and culinary experiences to a range of events from weddings, holiday parties, corporate retreats, and social gatherings.

Join our reputable team as an Event Cook! We are seeking additional Event Cooks to help facilitate events and to provide culinary support in the kitchen. Event Cooks are primarily responsible for mass food production, kitchen cleanliness, and assisting the executive chef and culinary leadership as directed.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing simple dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Education and/or Experience

• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen, experience in catering is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of food preparation/food service with a strong understanding of the execution of BEOs, reading production sheets, and completing tasks.
• ServSafe certified or is available to receive training. 

Specialized Qualifications:

• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Excellent listening, communication skills, and customer service.
• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level and strong verbal communication. 
• Verbal communication
• Must have an understanding of food safety practices including, but not limited to temperature logs, and cleaning/sanitizing paperwork. 

Work Environment 

This position will consist of event attendance, preparation, assist with set up, and breakdown. This position will spend majority of time in the kitchen working with typical kitchen equipment including knives, electrical mixers, ovens, hot pans, and more. This position may report directly to one of our locations and/or travel to events throughout the Atlanta Metro area and beyond.