Careers
Cosmopolitan Catering offers an exciting work environment for our employees. We pride ourselves in providing superior service that is second to none. We are always looking for energetic and highly motivated individual’s that love working with the public.
Line Cook
Prepare a variety of food items in accordance with prescribed recipes in order to provide exemplary service in the Cosmopolitan Catering Kitchen.
As a Cosmo Line Cook you should have exceptional communication skills and possess a confident and positive attitude. In addition, (s)he should have outstanding attention to detail and time management skills. Further, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Review production schedule to determine food requirements, including quantity of food for preparation and assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities
- Knowledgeable in cooking procedures and kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of safety rules for kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of where and how everything is stored
- Completes production sheets and other records as required
- Maintains clean work area, utensils and equipment
- Food production steps such as frying, cold cookery, sautéing, grilling, roasting, and baking
- Ensuring minimal product shrink and coordinating secondary usage of product with other departments
- Validating recipe adherence according to standards
- Maintaining Cosmopolitan Catering’s high standards for product freshness
- Using strong interpersonal skills
- Reinforcing sanitation, security and safety guidelines
- Safe operation of equipment and cutting tools
Our company is defined by our people, not our product. We seek to create a fun, engaging, and professional environment each day as we understand that our success as an organization starts with our most valuable resource, our employees. Join Cosmopolitan Catering if you have a passion for service and hospitality, and get pleasure from making others smile. You will be quick to smile as a result of joining our team.
Prep Cook
Prepare a variety of food items in accordance with prescribed recipes in order to provide exemplary service in the Cosmopolitan Catering Kitchen.
The Prep Cook is responsible for a particular station and/or group of menu items, their preparation, and set up for delivery. Assists with putting away deliveries and kitchen sanitation. The Prep Cook must be able to take direction from Lead Cooks and Managers.
- Review production schedule to determine food requirements, including quantity of food for preparation and assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities
- Prepare and display meats, vegetables, fruits and salads
- Completes production sheets and other records as required
- Maintains clean work area, utensils and equipment
- Food production steps such as frying, cold cookery, sautéing, grilling, roasting, and baking
- Ensuring minimal product shrink and coordinating secondary usage of product with other departments
- Validating recipe adherence according to standards
- Maintaining Cosmopolitan Catering’s high standards for product freshness
- Using strong interpersonal skills
- Reinforcing sanitation, security and safety guidelines
- Safe operation of equipment and cutting tools
Our company is defined by our people, not our product. We seek to create a fun, engaging, and professional environment each day as we understand that our success as an organization starts with our most valuable resource, our employees. Join Cosmopolitan Catering if you have a passion for service and hospitality, and get pleasure from making others smile. You will be quick to smile as a result of joining our team.
Café Server
We are looking for Café Servers to fill positions at many of our corporate café locations throughout the Bay Area.
Responsibilities will include overall supervision of all assigned café daily operational tasks and events, including but not limited to delivery, set-up and breakdown.
- Assist the Cafe Manager in maintaining exceptional customer and public relations with all clients and guests
- Work closely with the kitchen staff to understand the food, equipment needed, and proper presentation for each daily lunch service and/or catered event
- Set-up, decorate, and execute each event as described in the Banquet Event Order (BEO)
- Accurately input transactions in to the POS system and follow cash handling procedures.
- Assist with proper training of new team members
- Prevent product shrinkage and efficient use of consumables
- Familiarization of all menus, how things are prepared, what they taste like, and with special requests that have been made
- Understand and practice HACCP, safe chemical handling, food safety, and sanitation
- Maintain and execute assigned cleaning tasks including but not limited to; all work stations within the café, dining and service area, bussing stations and any additional areas specific to the café cleaning schedule, and company vehicles
- Safe operation of all equipment
- Maintain Cosmopolitan Catering’s Service Standards, Dress Code and Grooming Policies
- May be exposed to various temperature changes and work environments, including possible small spaces/use of elevators. Work includes walking, standing, lifting and carrying of product weighing up to 50 pounds, and the safe operation of all equipment, along with frequent interaction with customers, associates, and vendors
Our company is defined by our people, not our product. We seek to create a fun, engaging, and professional environment each day as we understand that our success as an organization starts with our most valuable resource, our employees. Join Cosmopolitan Catering if you have a passion for service and hospitality, and get pleasure from making others smile. You will be quick to smile as a result of joining our team.
Catering Server
Are you on time and detailed oriented? We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team! If you are seeking an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Cosmopolitan Catering is the place for you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, communicative, outgoing, has the ability to perform well under pressure, and takes pride in their work!
- Assist the Catering Manager on site in maintaining good costumer and public relations with all clients and guests
- Work closely with the kitchen staff to understand the food, equipment needed, and proper presentation for each event
- Set-up, decorate, and execute each event as described in the Banquet Event Order (BEO)
- Facilitate pre-event meetings before the event start time with all service staff
- Assist with proper training of new team members
- Prevent product shrinkage and efficient use of consumables
- Familiarization of all Cosmopolitan Catering menus, how things are prepared, what they taste like, and if special request are allowed
- Understand and practice HACCP, safe chemical handling, food safety, and sanitation
- Maintain clean work area, utensils, equipment, and company vehicles
- Safe operation of equipment and company vehicles
- Maintain Cosmopolitan Catering’s high service standards.
- Maintain Cosmopolitan Catering’s Dress Code and Grooming Policies
- May be exposed to various temperature changes and work environments, including possible small spaces/use of elevators. Work includes walking, standing, lifting and carrying of product weighing up to 50 pounds, and the safe operation of all equipment, along with frequent interaction with customers, associates, and vendors
Our company is defined by our people, not our product. We seek to create a fun, engaging, and professional environment each day as we understand that our success as an organization starts with our most valuable resource, our employees. Join Cosmopolitan Catering if you have a passion for service and hospitality, and get pleasure from making others smile. You will be quick to smile as a result of joining our team.