Prep Cook

About Sifted

Jess Legge and Kimberly Lexow were masters of the 9 to 5 - working at a high-growth tech start-up, with one question: “Could the work lunch be better?”

It’s an expectation these days that work is hard and fast. But lunch doesn’t have to be that way. Imagining an office where employees want to stick around and share a table of inspired food, Legge and Lexow founded Sifted in 2015.

Since then we’ve delivered millions of meals to Fortune 500s and high-growth startups across the US. When COVID-19 hit, our clients needed a partner to help them manage their new normal. That’s when we created our virtual team building experiences. Now as companies fully embrace the future of a flexible workplace, Sifted has become a comprehensive employee experience partner offering both in-office catering services + an extensive portfolio of engaging virtual experiences for distributed teams.

We use 7 core truths as the framework of our employee engagement programs and team culture :

1. Good food is powerful
2. Simple food is the best food
3. We support regular people with big ideas
4. We make mistakes and evolve
5. We appreciate people’s differences
6. We seek, listen and implement feedback quickly + enthusiastically
7. We are our clients’ biggest fans

Sifted kitchens are zero food waste with all food scraps being composted and all leftovers being donated everyday. Since launching our donation program, Sifted has donated over $3M in lunches to those who experience food insecurity in our 6 cities. We believe that as our company grows, so does our responsibility therefore we’re constantly looking for ways to improve sustainability and protect our natural resources.

About the role

Schedule: Monday - Thursday // 6:30am - 2:30pm

Sifted is building out a brand new, dynamic corporate catering space in Redwood City, and needs a highly motivated Prep Cook / Server to help launch this year. This position is a hybrid role expected to fill in on one or multiple positions daily reporting to the to the Lead Host or Lead Line Cook on the Breakfast, Hot Hands, Wrap Culture or Rotating Plate concepts.

The PT Prep Cook/ Server position will be expected to be comfortable in working in one or multiple stations as needed and are expected to be flexible as needs may change daily and will be expected to pivot as directed by their Lead, Executive Chef or Account Manager. They need to be comfortable working in the kitchen as well as engaging with guests daily.

This Monday- Friday role would be perfect for a Prep Cook or Line Cook with one to two years experience looking for an exciting opportunity to join a company that is growing rapidly and looking for people with a passion to cook great food, work with a great team and offer great hospitality to our clients each and every day.

What you'll be doing

• Working on one or multiple stations daily, following directions from Lead Host or Lead Line Cook for that station.
• Ensure all labeling and organization pans and delis, and discarding out of date product from common storage areas
• Execute strict quality control and assurance, act as Sanitation and Safety and Safety Champion in the BLV kitchen.
• Assist with daily deep-clean items, comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
• Assist the Executive Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, packout, and clean-up
• Assist the Executive Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place

Our ideal candidate

• 1-2 years of relative experience in full service, moderate to high volume restaurant, club or catering establishment.
• Comfortable interacting with guests potentially serving, answering questions, identifying potential allergies upon request.
• Ability to do repetitive motions daily in regards to prepping, serving guests, daily cleaning
• Lead by example in all aspects of the business (production/attitude/cleaning/punctuality)
• Lead by example in regards to safety and sanitation standards set by the local Health Department
• Ability to work efficiently in order to maximize team output and minimize overall labor hours
• Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor
• Ability to understand and communicate in written + spoken English

Perks + benefits

• Sign on bonuses will be received on the first scheduled pay period after 90 days of employment and successful completion of the probationary period
• Compensation : $25 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 24 hours of PTO with each year of employment
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Eligibility : This position must maintain a California State Food Handlers Card

Work environment : This position is based in a commercial kitchen

Physical requirements : This position requires standing for up to 6 hours at a time and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice. 

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.