Chef

Job Overview

Job description
We are a fast-paced, growing, Hospitality & Catering Company looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers. Chef responsibilities include assisting Executive Chef in the oversight of the culinary team, facilitating kitchen production, & preparing high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, is a team player, and is looking to grow in this growing company!
Responsibilities

• Work with Chef Consultant to review Banquet Event Orders to create prep/production lists for kitchen work flow
• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients; prepare recipes to specifications indicated
• Supervise Prep Cooks & assist as needed
• Facilitate preparation for off-site catered events (food, equipment, staff)
• Prepare food in a timely manner to meet deadlines indicated on BEO
• Ensure appealing meal presentation
• Delegate tasks as needed to other culinary team members
• Monitor food stock & work with Chef Consultant to place orders
• Monitor & facilitate inventory of paper goods & other culinary equipment
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
• Assist in hiring & training of culinary team members

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Minimum of 2-3 years experienced preferred
• Serv Safe certified

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 2 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Windsor, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person