Event Cook

Position : Event Cook - Award Winning Catering Company!

Summary / Objective

As an Event Cook, you will be responsible for producing consistent quality food products while following all safety, local and state sanitation guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for production according to recipes / directions
• Assist with food production
• Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and / or cutting machines
• Produces food for tastings, lunch, dinner and catered events
• Follow food preparation lists and portioning details as instructed by the Event Chef
• Follow all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines
• Ensures consistent quality on all prepared items
• Tastes all food prepared for the station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality
• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking various foods
• Breaking down and cleaning various proteins
• Plating prepared foods based on Event Chef direction
• Maintains a clean and organized station and prep area
• Follows proper rotation and storage of goods
• Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from Health Department
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment
• Close the event kitchen properly by following the closing checklist for kitchen or venue stations
• Assist others in closing the kitchen
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Event Chef

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of various international cuisines and dishes
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient and safe manner
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent verbal skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Professional appearance
• Ability to move throughout the service area and kitchen
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the workplace
• High volume production & large batch cooking
• Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery / uneven surfaces may be encountered
• Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment
• Be able to stand for long periods of time typically be between 6-8 hours
• Always act in a professional manner
• Demonstrate teamwork in all areas, including at the event location or kitchen
• Always with a positive attitude in all types of situations
• Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20-50 pounds

Requirements

• Must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department.
• Neatly groomed and dressed in clean uniforms and appropriate PPE
• 1-year minimum experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Great communication skills with managers, kitchen, and event personnel
• Availability to work during the week and weekend and holidays
• Ability to learn and take direction
• Reliable means of transportation
• Prompt arrival to all scheduled shifts

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during the entire shift.
• Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping.
• Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

Other Duties

• Please note the above list is not exhaustive.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Please note duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
11 days ago