Corporate Catering Chef

We are looking for a motivated Catering Chef to join our team in our off-site commissary kitchen. You will maintain the operation of the kitchen, including running service, food prep, and quality control for inventory and physical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the preparation and production of food, setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Assist with menu development, specify product standards, control and maintain food inventories, adhere to recipes, and ensure smooth and safe operations
• Help maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen
• Help set up and produce daily food production schedules
• Help foster the development of the food production team and utility/sanitation staff
• Oversee events for timely deliveries/pick ups and food quality
• Attend events as onsite chef
• Consistently monitor and oversee all kitchen equipment for safe operations
• Monitor sanitation team’s required daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and sanitation standards are being adhered to
• Teach and ensure complete compliance with all food, safety, and physical standards and policies

Requirements

• Proven experience in the culinary field
• Experience in high-volume, quality-oriented catering, restaurant, or banquets preferred
• Excellent volume cooking and presentation skills
• Pastry Chef and Baking Skills are required
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people of different skill levels and varied backgrounds
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and good listening skills
• Ability to effectively handle many tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Thoroughness, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills
• Good decision-making and ability to proactively make changes as needed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance