What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Chef for Catering and Private Events position at Zaytoun Catering?
Part Time Catering Chef | Cherry Hill, NJ
We are Zaytoun Catering, a small team serving private events across South Jersey and the tri state area. Our menus are built around fresh ingredients and options that work for a wide range of guests. We are looking for a part time chef who takes pride in their cooking and treats every event like it matters, because it does.
How the role works
There are two parts to the job. To work events with us, you need to commit to at least one shift a week in our commissary kitchen in Cherry Hill, usually 4 to 7 hours. That is where the prep happens. On top of that, you will join us at events as they come up. Some are close to home and some are a drive away in the tri state area. Event dates change week to week, so we need someone who can plan around what is on the books instead of a fixed schedule.
What you will do
- Prep, cook, and plate menu items for private events, working from our written recipes (we will train you on them)
- Pack and transport food safely to event locations
- Set up on site, finish dishes as needed, and keep your station clean through service
- Share ideas when we are building a new menu
- Stay in touch with the team before, during, and after every event so things run smoothly
What we are looking for
- One to three years of professional kitchen experience in catering, restaurants, or private cooking
- Comfort working independently and staying organized when the pace picks up
- Reliable transportation to our commissary and to events around the tri state area
- A clean, careful approach to food safety
- Friendly energy. Guests often see the kitchen at private events, so personality matters
Pay
- Commissary shifts: $20 to $25 an hour, depending on your experience and how independently you work
- Events: $30 an hour plus mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate (76 cents per mile), or a flat fee, depending on the event and its location
Room to grow
After six months with us, you become eligible for our growth plan. It is a path toward becoming a lead chef, where you run the kitchen at events and have a bigger voice in building our menus. Along the way, you get first pick of new events and training on every station and dish we offer, including our live cooking stations.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume, and send us an email at zaytouncaters@gmail.com so we know you are interested. If you have photos of plated dishes or events you have worked, please include them. We will reach out within a few days to set up a quick chat.
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