Prep Cook (Catering)

About the roleSifted is hiring a Prep Cook who is willing to learn and grow with our company. We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a Prep Cook who can heat up the kitchen, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our this role, you will work side by side with an experienced managing chef and sous chef in our commissary kitchen. If you have a desire to learn, are a dedicated and responsible team player, and are looking to cultivate your skills in the kitchen, we want to meet you!What you'll be doingSetting up and sanitizing workstations;Following daily prep lists;Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients to be used in the cooking process.Maintaining clear communication with the executive chef and city manager at all timesKeeping station and work areas clean at all timesTaking ownership of whatever task is at handOur ideal candidateHas worked in previous kitchen roles such prep/dishwasherHas had experience with catering and event servicingHas excellent communication skillsHas a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipmentIs experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft OfficePerks + benefitsCompensation : $24 per hourCompany-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in401(k) program after six months of employment80 hours of paid time off with each year of employment; paid company holidays; paid winter breakFree lunch during meal serviceOpportunities to take on larger roles within our organizationEligibility : This position must maintain a ServSafe Food Handler certification;Work environment : This position is based in a commercial kitchen;Physical requirements : Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to lift objects of up to 50 pounds without assistance; ability to maintain a safe work area in an environment where open flames and sharp objects can pose safety hazards if not handled properlyAbout SiftedJess 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 :Good food is powerfulSimple food is the best foodWe support regular people with big ideasWe make mistakes and evolveWe appreciate people's differencesWe seek, listen and implement feedback quickly + enthusiasticallyWe are our clients' biggest fansSifted 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.The pay range for this role is:24 - 24 USD per hour (Seattle, WA)

Created: 2026-05-09