The Role
Prepares and presents hot and cold catered menu items in a high-volume kitchen and event setting. Follows production lists, food safety procedures, and cooking specifications. May lead small groups, work concession stands and action stations, interact with clients, and cook in public. Requires strong attendance, broad cooking-method proficiency, and the ability to work standing in a fast-paced, loud environment.
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SUMMARY: Experienced in high volume, high quality preparation and production of hot and cold catered event foods. May involve cooking in public and interacting with clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare menu items from posted production lists
- Cook and present menu items to specification
- Adhere to food and work safety procedures and keep organized work area
- Lead small groups to execute event foods
- Work club concession stands and action stations as needed
- Some roles may require strict confidentiality
- Special projects and assignments as business dictates
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position may oversee small groups of cooks in preparation projects and event execution
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years of upscale food preparation in high volume catering operation or restaurant
- Culinary degree or certification preferred
- Demonstrate ability in all cooking methods: Grilling to temperature, sautéing, roasting, braising, deep frying, poaching
- Excellent attendance
- Devoted learner
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast paced kitchen setting
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Serve-Safe certification
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of upscale food preparation experience in a high-volume catering operation or restaurant
- Ability to prepare and cook using grilling, sautéing, roasting, braising, deep frying, and poaching methods
- Excellent attendance
- Serve-Safe certification
- Culinary degree or certification
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
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