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Join the Crave Cuisine Team: Prep Cooks & Event Kitchen Assistants Wanted!

Are you passionate about food and ready to be part of a dedicated culinary team? Crave Cuisine is looking for Prep Cooks to support our catering events for the summer.

Shift Details:

• Typical prep shifts: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM for prep in Sturgeon Bay @ $17.50/hr plus tip

• Typical event shifts: 3:00 PM-9:00 PM or 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM @ events in Egg Harbor & Sister Bay @ $20/hr plus tip

• Shift dates for 2026 are listed below.

Prep Shift Responsibilities:

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.

• Measure ingredients and seasonings accurately for cooking.

• Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.

• Demonstrate basic cooking knowledge (e.g., reducing sauces, parboiling foods).

• Maintain a clean and organized prep area and kitchen, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and disposing of trash.

• Ensure all food and supplies are properly stored and labeled.
  
  

Event Kitchen Assistants Shift Responsibilities:

• Help load/unload the catering truck
• Follow the Chef's instructions on kitchen setup
• Assembling hors d' oeuvres
• Plating entrees & desserts
• Cleaning up kitchen

Skill Requirements:

• Previous experience in any food establishment.

• Wisconsin Food Handlers Certificate ($9) required—we’ll help you get signed up!

• ServSafe certification is a plus.

• Strong manual dexterity for handling cutting tools and kitchen utensils.

• Team player with excellent communication skills.

• Ability to stay positive and patient under pressure.

• Good physical stamina with the ability to lift 25+ pounds.

• Attention to personal hygiene is essential.

Bonus Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Culinary program training is a plus.

Why Join Us? Crave Cuisine is all about teamwork, passion, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. As a Prep Cook, you’ll gain valuable kitchen experience and be part of a fast-paced, creative environment.

Location: 

NWTC Sturgeon Bay, Wi (229 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Wi 54235)

Free parking

Rate of pay:

$17.50 - $20 per hour plus tip 

Uniform:

Nonslip black shoes

Clean pants & shirt

Hat - baseball cap is fine

Apron and all tools are provided by Crave Cuisine

Additional Opportunities:

Shifts available at catering events (2-8pm & 4-10pm) assembling and plating food under head chef's direction at an increased rate of pay plus tip. 

Dates: 

8/7

8/8

8/11

8/12

8/13

8/14

8/15

8/19

8/20

8/21

8/22

8/24

8/25

8/26

8/27

More dates to come!

Earning Potential:

If you can work an entire event (2 days of prep 9:30am-5:00pm, 1 event day 2:00pm-8:00pm & 1 day cleanup 8:00am-1:00pm) you have the potential to earn $550 per event!

Call Lori to schedule an interview: (312)925-2395.

Hiring Immediately!