Catering Cook

Description

Manager: Executive Chef, PIER 290

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Location: 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, WI

Lake Life Catering in Williams Bay, WI is hiring Catering Cooks to join our culinary team! We are seeking motivated and dependable individuals who thrive in a fun, fast-paced kitchen environment and love the energy of a big event. Some experience is preferred, but we are willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and have a passion for food.

If you take pride in preparing high-quality food at volume, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to help bring the Lake Life experience to weddings, private parties, and corporate events, we'd love to have you on our crew. Hiring immediately – event-based shifts available, including days, evenings, and weekends.

ABOUT LAKE LIFE CATERING

Lake Life Catering is a premier venue and catering company dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences. From weddings to corporate events and everything in between, we pride ourselves on exceptional service, creative culinary offerings, and beautifully managed events. Nestled in the heart of Lake Geneva, our team brings passion, precision, and personality to every event we host or cater. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook catering menu items according to recipes, event sheets, and standards
• Batch prep large-volume orders – slice, cut, shred, marinate, and portion proteins and vegetables as needed
• Braise, grill, roast, fry, or sauté ingredients while maintaining quality and consistency at volume
• Execute plated, buffet, family-style, and station service for events of all sizes
• Pack, label, and load food and equipment for off-site events, keeping proper hot and cold holding temps
• Set up, run, and break down event kitchens and service lines on-site and off-site
• Follow food safety procedures and prevent cross-contamination, including guest allergy requests
• Track event timelines to ensure food is ready, plated, and out on time
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times
• Inform the manager of any equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement needs
• Work collaboratively with chefs, event staff, and team members during events

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant or catering kitchen preferred; willing to train the right candidate
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working at off-site event locations, indoors and outdoors
• Passion for food and a positive, problem-solving mindset

WORK SCHEDULE

We are hiring immediately for event-based shifts:

• Shifts are scheduled around our event calendar and vary week to week
• Day, evening, and weekend events available

Full-time and part-time positions are available. Weekend and evening availability will be required.