What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Lead Event Cook position at Ogan Hospitality?
Catering Lead Event Cook
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 events 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!
- Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
- Assist in the planning and execution of catered events ranging in 10-7,000 people
- Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
- Follow catering recipes and prepare food according to company standards
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 2 years of experience as a Cook 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
- Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Keep up with culinary practices
- Keep up with current culinary trends
- Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive hourly rates
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 may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
