Catering Chef

About the role

The Catering Chef plays a crucial role in the Food Services team at Samaritan's Purse. They are responsible for coordinating and directing staff during events to ensure efficient and profitable food service. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining personal relationship with Jesus Christ and being an effective witness.
• Supporting the Food Services Manager and supervising staff during events.
• Addressing staffing issues and providing clear communication.
• Training staff on cooking, maintenance, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintaining food quality and following Food Safe methods.
• Overseeing food preparation for special events.
• Managing food orders and ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Creating and recommending menus for special events.
• Maintaining clean and orderly work areas.

Responsibilities

As a Catering Chef, you will:

• Provide full support to the Food Services Manager.
• Supervise Food Services staff during events.
• Train and coach staff on cooking, maintenance, safety, and sanitation.
• Monitor food quality and follow Food Safe methods.
• Oversee food preparation for special events.
• Manage food orders and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Create and recommend menus for special events.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience in food preparation.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Serve Safe Manager Certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience in food preparation.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Serve Safe Manager Certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Skills

Essential skills for this position include:

• Strong culinary skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Leadership and coaching abilities.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 12 vacation days.
• 10 sick/personal days.