Banquet Chef

Levy Sector at The Franklin Institute, a renowned science museum and center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

About the role

In this role, you will supervise and participate in food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions to ensure high-quality standards, safety, and revenue goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation and recommends menu changes
• Recommends and implements procedural/production changes
• Assures compliance with all sanitation Serve-Safe and safety requirements
• Performs culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering, and receiving
• Demonstrates proficiency in menu development, cost controls, and purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Culinary Degree is preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary banquet management experience is required
• High volume production and catering experience is required
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Desire to work with an industry leader preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule - including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)