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Event Cook (Cook 2Cook 3)


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 20
Posted: 28 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Food and Beverage

Job Summary

Company Overview:

We are a full-service employee-owned experiential caterer and hospitality group committed to creating remarkable experiences for our clients while fostering a collaborative engaged and empowered workforce.

Job Summary:

As an ideal Event Cook candidate you are dependable detail-oriented and passionate about food. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in preparing high-quality dishes that support seamless event execution. You enjoy working as part of a team learning from others and ensuring that every plate reflects both precision and creativity.

As an Event Cookyou will support the preparation setup and execution of culinary operations across a variety of on-site and off-site will prep set up and provide consistent high-quality service across all areas of kitchen includes following recipes to exact specifications maintaining an organized workstationand delivering consistent high-quality results in a dynamic event-driven supporting both on-site and off-site play an important role in ensuring every dish is prepared with care while contributing to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.

This is a seasonal event-based position with a schedule that varies based on business needs and event demand with increased opportunities during peak seasons.

If this sounds like you read on!

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Professional enthusiastic responsible and dependable team player.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced high volume kitchen environment
  • Follow all food safety standards and state/local health regulations.x
  • Prepare cold and hot foods to recipe specifications and portion standards.
  • Read and interpret event BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) to ensure accurate preparation.
  • Accurately measure weigh and mix ingredients.
  • Monitor food quality during prep and service.
  • Safely and effectively operate ovens stoves fryers grills and kitchen equipment.
  • Use knives and utensils correctly and safely.
  • Maintain workstation cleanliness organization and sanitation before during and after service.
  • Support kitchen setup and breakdown for both on-site and off-site events.

Requirements:

  • Must be available weekendsWeekend availability is required (Friday Saturday and Sunday).
  • 13years of kitchen experience orcurrentenrollment in a culinary education program (6 months).
  • Must possess a valid California Food Handlers Card. Required within 30 days of hire.
  • Reliable transportation and clean driving record required.

Pay Range:

Part-Time Hourly / Non-Exempt

  • Cook 2: $20 - $23 per hour
  • Cook 3: $18 - $20 per hour

Benefits & Perks:

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company! Join our team and enjoy the benefits of a team that is invested in each other where we measure success not only through the growth of our business but the cultivation and growth of our people. Other benefits also include sick time and 401k retirement plan.

Lets Grow Together!

Ready to Join Us

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and join a team of creative energetic passionate and dedicated people apply today!


Required Experience:

IC


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24 Carrots is a full-service experiential caterer and hospitality group serving Southern California for 20+ years. Weddings, corporate and social events.

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