Catering Chef

Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists in a quick, efficient, and accurate manner
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves so they are easily accessible to teammates
• Follow recipes and prepare food according to company standards
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Complete your event pack out for your assigned event.
• Check out each component of your event’s menu with the FOH event manager
• Take instruction and assist with load in and load out duties.
• Properly pack ingredients/ menu items to ensure proper delivery to event.
• Complete any and all “on-premises” cooking, finishing, plating, and garnishing.
• Maintain all health and safety standards for personnel and safe food service.
• Be able to manage a timeline for an event from start to finish ensuring proper execution of menu chosen by the clients.
• Work with front of house managers to stay on track, execute special requests and go with the flow!

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Chef in a catering setting (preferred)

• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently

• Capable of delegating multiple tasks

• Communication and leadership skills

• Keep up with cooking best practices

• Keep up with current culinary trends

• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive hourly rates ranging between $20-$25/hr based on experience. We also offer an excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefit package along with 401k for full-time employees (eligible after first 12 months of employment).

Additional Notes:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees maybe directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.