EVENT PREP COOK

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Event Cook is a member of the Onsite Events team, which manages the food service for an array of events such as ticketed events, company sponsored events, conferences, banquets, fundraisers and all other private events. The Event Cook, reporting to either our Banquet Chef or a Sous Chef, will work closely with all other positions in the Back of the House operations to receive, prep, and organize food as well as wash and sanitize equipment, plates, utensils, and spaces in order to maintain proper BOH operations for the continuity of the guest experience. The Event Cook operates grills, fryers, broilers, mixers, ovens, and other commercial kitchen cooking equipment to prep food according to provided recipes.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $16.50 to $22.17 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Prepare raw and ready-to-eat foods, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Executive Chef or General Manager
• Safely use commercial kitchen equipment to prepare food for service
• Assist with the execution of all aspects of food service, including but not limited to setup and breakdown of event spaces and kitchen.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and working areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
• Maintain prepped food levels as directed by the supervisor on duty
• Receive, organize, and rotate orders and food products throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness
• Actively participate in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• Wash pots, pans, and cast-iron dishes via three compartment sink or commercial dishwasher
• May be assigned additional work within the operation as needed
• Follow and enforce all local/state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to FDA and Health Code guidelines

Please Apply if You Have

• 6 months culinary experience in the food service industry preferred
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior product to the guests
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong knowledge of food product and cooking methods
• Proficient in basic knife and butchering skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy skills
• CA Food Handler's Card upon hire required

Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying

• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment:

• This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer