Executive Catering Chef

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef who specializes in production cooking. If you have a background in banquets, catering, or commissary operations, that's even better. Join our team and contribute to creating exceptional culinary experiences!

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience hands-on, this job is for a working assistant, not an administrator.
• Full knowledge of HAACP and Dept of Agriculture regulations.
• Must have supervisory / leadership positions
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for the duration of the shift
• Ability to withstand kitchen heat and cold
• Ability to lift weights up to 75 pounds
• Identify any existing bottlenecks in the Kitchen production and packaging departments
• Prepares food including cooking, roasting, baking, and the preparation of items for cooking. Ensures compliance with menus, recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

Directs and supervises daily team operations and assigned duties:

• Makes out a daily worksheet and assigns extra duties
• Review and approve time-off requests and weekly timecards.
• Directs assignments to be carried out as assigned on the daily production sheet.
• Filling in at different stations as needed
• On-the-job training for new hires by instructing the methods of sanitation, food safety, quality, preparation, and serving of food.
• Daily food sampling

Plans and sets up the daily food production operation:

• Plans for the number of foods to be prepared based on daily business projections.
• Assigns the supply of foods for the preparation cooks.
• Inventory / Ordering
• New item development
• Holiday event and menu planning

Ensures daily cleaning is done properly to our standards and Health Code:

• Initiates cleaning schedules and inspects the work performed.
• Always maintain a clean and sanitary work area to ensure the quality, safety, and cleanliness of all foods prepared in the kitchen.
• Inspects work at end of shift to ensure procedures are followed /Quality control

Requirements:

• Must have supervisory / leadership positions
• Production cooking experience
• Banquet / Catering / Commissary experience a plus

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for delivering top-notch culinary creations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Showcase your production cooking skills and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person