Description

Sazama's Fine Catering at the Marcus Performing Arts Center is immediately hiring part-time cooks.

Part of Saz's Hospitality Group, Sazama's Fine Catering prides itself on providing unexpectedly, over-the-top service to every guest, every time, at every event from black-tie galas to corporate lunches to fairy tale weddings. Our crack team provides magic, sharing our passion with every plate, every drink to every guest.

Prior experience is required, but on-the-job training will be provided to ensure you're up to speed on our menus and procedures.

Sazama’s offers competitive wages based on experience, as well as access to our discount programs for all employees. Insurance and retirement benefits may be available based on employment status and appropriate waiting period.

See more about our team HERE.

All culinary team members are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the kitchen, and the appropriate stocking, rotation and labeling of food products. Additionally:

• Consistently produce food products in accordance with existing recipes and procedures

• Follow all safety, sanitation and HACCP procedures as instructed

• Knowledge of all basic cooking techniques and skills, including: knife skills, basic cuts, all cooking methods

• Knowledge of basic equipment including: steamer, fryer, kettle, convection oven, combi-oven, griddle

• Basic understanding of herbs, spices, and various flavoring ingredients

• Ability to roast, broil, braise, sauté, fry, and grill (including breakfast items)

• Ability to work in a production capacity

• Ability and flexibility to be continually rotated to different stations

• Complete tasks as instructed and within the time frame assigned

Requirements

· Squat, kneel, climb ladders, or step stools as needed

· Use industrial cleaning chemicals

· Grip objects and tools (including wet or slippery items); utilize fine motor skills

· Stand up to 12 hours at a time

· Lift up to 50 lbs. to chest level and up to 30 lbs. overhead

· Ability to communicate verbally in English; ability to communicate in Spanish beneficial but not required

· Ability to read English; ability to read and write Spanish beneficial but not required

· Consistent, timely attendance

· Understanding of metric system of measurement

At Saz’s, we want you to be YOU – we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills – creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Wait! Before you go, we gotta brag a little …

We are proud to be a seven-time winner of the Journal / Sentinel’s Top Workplaces Award.