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Sifted

Catering Server/Prep Cook

Sifted, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About Sifted Sifted was founded in 2015 by

Kimberly Lexow

and

Jess Legge

with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in

hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality . What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a

nationwide food platform

that supports

culture, community, and carbon‑conscious choices

across hundreds of companies. We’re

not a caterer

— we’re a

workplace food partner . Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build

meaningful, stable, and opportunity‑filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us

three times longer than the industry average.

We offer

flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow

— hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.

Hospitality‑Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.

Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands‑on learning.

People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.

Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

About The Role This position is a hybrid role expected to fill in on one or multiple positions daily reporting to the Lead Host or Lead Line Cook on the Breakfast, GlobeTrotter, Rooted, and Verde concepts. The Prep Cook/Server position will be comfortable working in one or multiple stations as needed and are expected to be flexible as needs may change daily and will be expected to pivot as directed by their Lead, Executive Chef or Account Manager. They need to be comfortable working in the kitchen as well as engaging with guests daily. This Monday‑Friday role would be perfect for a Prep Cook or Line Cook with one to two years experience looking for an exciting opportunity to join a company that is growing rapidly and looking for people with a passion to cook great food, work with a great team and offer great hospitality to our clients each and every day.

What You'll Be Doing

Working on one or multiple stations daily, following directions from Lead Host or Lead Line Cook for that station.

Ensuring all labeling and organization of pans and delis, and discarding out‑of‑date product from common storage areas.

Executing strict quality control and assurance, acting as Sanitation and Safety Champion in the kitchen.

Assisting with daily deep‑clean items, complying with and enforcing sanitary regulations and safety standards.

Assisting the Executive Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, pack‑out, and clean‑up.

Assisting the Executive Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place.

Our Ideal Candidate

1‑2 years of relative experience in full‑service, moderate to high volume restaurant, club or catering establishment.

Comfortable interacting with guests, potentially serving, answering questions, identifying potential allergies upon request.

Ability to do repetitive motions daily in regards to prepping, serving guests, daily cleaning.

Lead by example in all aspects of the business (production/attitude/cleaning/punctuality).

Lead by example in regards to safety and sanitation standards set by the local Health Department.

Ability to work efficiently to maximize team output and minimize overall labor hours.

Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor.

Ability to understand and communicate in written + spoken English.

Perks & Benefits

Compensation: $24 per hour.

Company‑sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company‑paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt‑in.

401(k) program available after six months of employment.

80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 – Jan 1.

Free lunch during meal service.

Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast‑growing start‑up.

Eligibility This position must maintain a State Food Handlers Card.

Work Environment This position is based in a commercial kitchen.

Physical Requirements This position requires standing for up to 6 hours at a time and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non‑binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at‑will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 24 – 24 USD per hour (New York, New York)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

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