Culinary Team - Catering Chef
hace 12 días
Roscoe
Job Description Culinary Team – Catering Chef Perfectly Seasoned Catering is looking for an experienced, dependable, and team-oriented Catering Chef to join our culinary team. This position plays an important role in the preparation and execution of food for corporate catering, weddings, special events, deliveries, and other catered functions. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in consistency, presentation, organization, and working as part of a fast-paced culinary team. This is a hands-on culinary position that includes daily kitchen production as well as various onsite event work. Job Responsibilities Food Preparation & Production • Prepare and cook menu items for corporate catering, weddings, special events, deliveries, and other catered functions., • Follow established recipes, portion standards, presentation guidelines, and production sheets., • Assist with daily prep, batch cooking, hot and cold food production, finishing, and final presentation., • Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and on schedule for each event or delivery., • Read and follow event paperwork, dietary notes, allergy information, and special client requests., • Maintain high standards for food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency., • Assist with final quality checks before food leaves the kitchen. Catering Order Preparation • Assist with packing and loading catering orders., • Ensure food, equipment, serving utensils, condiments, and other necessary items are included with each order., • Review production and event paperwork to help ensure orders are complete and accurate., • Help organize food and equipment for deliveries and offsite events., • Communicate missing items, shortages, or concerns before orders leave the kitchen. Food Safety & Sanitation • Properly label, store, cool, reheat, and hold food according to established food-safety standards., • Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures., • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and workstation., • Complete assigned opening, closing, cleaning, and equipment-care responsibilities., • Follow proper procedures for preventing cross-contamination and handling dietary or allergy-sensitive items., • Maintain compliance with company food-safety policies and applicable health department standards. Inventory & Ingredient Management • Monitor ingredient quality and communicate shortages or production concerns to culinary leadership., • Help receive, organize, rotate, and properly store food and supplies., • Follow FIFO rotation and proper storage procedures., • Minimize food waste and follow established portion-control procedures., • Communicate product needs, low inventory, or quality concerns in a timely manner., • Help maintain organized refrigeration, freezer, dry storage, and production areas. Teamwork & Kitchen Support • Work cooperatively with the Executive Chef, culinary team, production staff, sales/event team, and ownership., • Assist and guide less-experienced culinary team members when needed., • Help maintain an organized and productive kitchen environment., • Communicate clearly with team members regarding production timelines, priorities, and event needs., • Be willing to assist in different areas of production as business needs change., • Support the overall success of the culinary team rather than focusing only on assigned tasks. Onsite Catering & Events • Work catered events when scheduled., • Assist with onsite cooking, food finishing, buffet setup, plating, stations, food replenishment, and breakdown., • Follow event timelines and direction from culinary and event leadership., • Maintain food quality and presentation throughout service., • Interact professionally with clients, venue staff, guests, and other vendors when working onsite., • Maintain a professional appearance and represent Perfectly Seasoned appropriately at all times., • Assist with event cleanup, equipment organization, and return procedures following events. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a team environment, takes pride in their work, and understands that catering requires organization, flexibility, and strong attention to detail. Preferred qualifications include: • Previous professional cooking experience in catering, restaurants, banquets, hospitality, or a similar food-service environment., • Strong knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food preparation., • Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately., • Strong attention to detail and consistency., • Ability to work efficiently while maintaining food quality and presentation., • Understanding of proper food handling, sanitation, and food-safety procedures., • Ability to read production sheets, event paperwork, and dietary instructions., • Strong communication and teamwork skills., • Dependable, punctual, and able to manage changing priorities., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment., • Ability to take direction while also working independently when needed., • Willingness to assist and guide newer or less-experienced team members., • Food Handler Certification required or willingness to obtain., • Food Protection Manager Certification is a plus. Schedule Catering schedules vary based on the week's events, deliveries, and production needs. This position will include a combination of: • Weekday kitchen production shifts, • Early mornings or evenings as needed, • Weekends as needed, • Scheduled offsite events Candidates must have flexibility, as weekly schedules may change depending on catering volume and event needs. However, we do our best to accommodate a “regular schedule” as much as possible. Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to: • Stand and walk for extended periods., • Work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment., • Bend, reach, push, pull, and carry items throughout the workday., • Safely lift approximately 40–50 pounds when needed., • Work around hot equipment, refrigeration, freezers, and commercial kitchen equipment., • Assist with loading, unloading, setup, and breakdown for catered events. Expectations All Catering Chefs are expected to: • Follow company policies regarding food safety, sanitation, attendance, scheduling, and workplace conduct., • Arrive on time and ready to work., • Maintain a clean and professional appearance., • Treat coworkers, clients, and guests with professionalism and respect., • Communicate concerns or production issues promptly., • Remain flexible as production needs change based on the catering and event schedule., • Take pride in representing Perfectly Seasoned both in the kitchen and at offsite events. About Perfectly Seasoned Catering Perfectly Seasoned Catering is a locally owned, family-operated catering company serving the Stateline area. Since 2019, we have built our business around quality food, dependable service, professional presentation, and creating memorable experiences for our clients. Our culinary team prepares food for everything from corporate lunches and deliveries to weddings, celebrations, community events, and large-scale catered functions. We're looking for someone who enjoys the variety that comes with catering, takes pride in producing high-quality food, and wants to be part of a growing culinary team. Job Type: Full Time Schedule: Varied based on catering and event needs Compensation: $19-$22 per hour Benefits: PTO, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, and Dental Perfectly Seasoned Catering is an equal opportunity employer. \nCompany Description Perfectly Seasoned Catering is a locally owned, family-operated catering company serving the Stateline area. Since 2019, we have built our business around quality food, dependable service, professional presentation, and creating memorable experiences for our clients. Our culinary team prepares food for everything from corporate lunches and deliveries to weddings, celebrations, community events, and large-scale catered functions. We're looking for someone who enjoys the variety that comes with catering, takes pride in producing high-quality food, and wants to be part of a growing culinary team. Perfectly Seasoned Catering is a locally owned, family-operated catering company serving the Stateline area. Since 2019, we have built our business around quality food, dependable service, professional presentation, and creating memorable experiences for our clients.\nOur culinary team prepares food for everything from corporate lunches and deliveries to weddings, celebrations, community events, and large-scale catered functions.\nWe're looking for someone who enjoys the variety that comes with catering, takes pride in producing high-quality food, and wants to be part of a growing culinary team.