CHEF (SEASONAL)

About the role

Catering By Design is seeking immediate hire for seasonal CHEF positions. The role is located at 11095 East 45th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239. Online applications are accepted only. The schedule is seasonal with varying days and hours based on event schedules. Previous back-of-house and management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food.
• Ensures all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviewing, and recommending disciplinary actions.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery, ensuring proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase products.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
• Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Selects and develops recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Previous back-of-house and management experience is required.

Skills

Exceptional organizational and leadership skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong communication and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Holiday Time Off, 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).

Pay

$25.00 per hour to $27.00 per hour

Schedule

Seasonal; Days and hours may vary upon event schedule.

Compass Group USA

Catering By Design is a division of Compass Group USA. Learn more about the Compass Story.

EEO Statement

Catering By Design is an equal opportunity employer. We consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Details

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