Prep Cook/Event Chef - Zoo Atlanta

Proof of the Pudding is the proud and exclusive food & beverage partner for Zoo Atlanta’s Special Events, where elegant spaces meet wild places. Zoo Atlanta not only is home to a wide variety of animals; it is also home to some of the most stylish and unique event spaces in Atlanta.

The culinary team at Zoo Atlanta is seeking additional Prep Cooks/Event Chefs to help facilitate events and to provide culinary support in the kitchen. Prep Cooks are primarily responsible for mass food production, kitchen cleanliness, and assisting the executive chef and culinary leadership as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.

• Following prep lists created by lead culinary.

• Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.

• Preparing dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.

• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.

• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.

• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.

• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.

• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.

• Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.

• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas

Performs other related duties as required.