Whoa Nelly Catering, an LA-based premium catering company with 14 years of luxury weddings and special events, is looking for an experienced prep cook to join our kitchen team.
About the role
You’ll support our chefs and kitchen managers by prepping ingredients, breaking down proteins and produce, making sauces, dressings, and components from scratch, and getting events fully prepped and packed on time. Our menus are seasonal and market-driven, so no two weeks look exactly alike.
What we’re looking for
2+ years of professional prep cook experience (catering, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen)
Strong knife skills and solid knowledge of prep fundamentals
Ability to read and follow prep lists and recipes accurately
Organized, fast, and clean, with good labeling and station habits
Reliable and punctual, with a calm head under deadline pressure
Comfortable with a physical, on-your-feet job, including lifting up to 50 lbs
Food handler card required
Flexibility for occasional early mornings and weekend event days
What we offer
Pay: $22–$25/hour, depending on experience
Full or Part Time Hours
Work alongside experienced chefs in a professional, well-run kitchen
Paid sick leave per California law
To apply
Reply to this ad with a short note about your background and a resume or list of past kitchens. Please include “Prep Cook” in the subject line.
Whoa Nelly Catering is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and the LA Fair Chance Initiative.
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