Company description

The Midway is a San Francisco arts, music, and events venue with a culinary program spanning corporate catering, private dining, café service, and large-scale festivals. Our kitchen is creative, fast-paced, and hands-on, with a focus on great food, teamwork, and consistent execution.

Job description

The Midway is hiring skilled, dependable cooks for a food program spanning corporate catering, private dinners, café service, festivals, and large-scale events.

We’re looking for people who enjoy cooking, move with purpose, and take responsibility for their work. You should be equally comfortable executing a busy service, working through a substantial prep list, and making sure the last plate receives the same attention as the first.

What we expect

• Solid knife skills and a working command of foundational cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, weigh ingredients, maintain consistency, and execute clear instructions.
• Organized prep, a clean station, and sound food handling practices.
• Punctuality, reliable attendance, and readiness to work at the start of your shift.
• Clear communication about quantities, timing, mistakes, and anything that could affect service.
• Respect for coworkers and kitchen leadership, including the ability to receive feedback and apply it.
• Initiative: notice what needs doing, ask useful questions, and follow through.
• Availability for a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and offsite events.

The Work

You’ll prepare and execute varied menus, support both restaurant and catering service, help pack and set up offsite events, and maintain quality through high-volume production. Catering and banquet experience are especially welcome.

What you can expect from us

An ambitious, hands-on culinary program led by our Chef team featuring varied menus, clear standards, and opportunities to earn greater responsibility through demonstrated skill and reliability.

We value people who care about the food and understand that their work affects everyone around them. Strong cooks keep learning, communicate early, and take pride in finishing the job well.

Compensation: $23-28/hour plus tips
Schedule: Potential for full-time, part-time, and/or event-based availability

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

no deadline