CATERING CHEF - PART TIME

Job Title: Catering Chef FLSA Status: Part-Time, Hourly (25 hours weekly) Supervisor: Executive Chef & General Manager

General Responsibilities:

The Catering Chef leads the culinary side of our catering business and plays a key role in every client’s and guest’s experience. The Catering Chef is responsible for menu planning, production, execution and quality of catered events of all sizes, from private gatherings to weddings and corporate events.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Medical Reimbursement, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Specific Duties:

• Meet with Catering Event Managers to review menus, dietary needs, headcounts and timelines
• Develop and cost catering menus and proposals with the Executive Chef & Catering Event Managers
• Create event production sheets, prep lists and load-out checklists
• Ensure products for events are ordered and received & manage food cost and waste
• Lead preparation, cooking and packing, ensuring recipes, portions and presentation meet standards
• Direct and train kitchen and event staff
• Oversee on-site setup, service, breakdown and cleanup at events, including food holding and serving temperatures
• Maintain compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with clients, coworkers and guests
• Fill in wherever necessary, including supporting the restaurant kitchen Report to work as scheduled, on time, well-groomed and dressed in proper uniform.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Chef or Sous Chef with significant catering or banquet experience
• Proven ability to plan and execute events from menu development through service
• Strong food safety knowledge; food manager certification preferred
• Ability to lead and train a team; strong communication and client service skills
• Must have strong work ethic and reliability; valid driver’s license preferred
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs as needed with assistance.
• Continuous use of hand and arms.
• Continuous standing, walking, climbing, reaching and twisting.

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