Catering- Kitchen Staff & Dishwasher

Job Description

Job Description

Catering Kitchen Staff - entry level 

Part Time - Events Friday & Saturday's (some Sunday's). 

Catering season: April - November 

Shift is typically 2 PM - 9 or 10 PM (varies based on event timing)

Located in Philadelphia

• Bartram's Garden S.W. Philadelphia
• Glen Foerd N.E. Philadelphia

Overview:  Kitchen staff primary function is to execute all aspects of food service, under the direction of the Party Chef, in a variety of off premise settings. Execution includes food preparation, turnout, and kitchen breakdown as well as assisting in any way deemed necessary to ensure a successful catering event.

Responsibilities:

• Pack and load truck with food and kitchen supplies pre and post event
• Assist with inventorying food and kitchen items on-site
• Preparing, cooking and serving foods 
• Maintaining food/serving equipment within parameters of applicable food safety guidelines
• All aspects of sanitation and cleaning as relevant to catering events
• Communicate and attend pertinent meetings and training sessions with food, food administration or other departments 
  

Requirements:

• Kitchen experience, preferred but not required 
  
• High level of accountability, responsibility, and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to help wherever needed
• Reading and verbal communication skills
  
• Willingness to work flexible hours, changing shifts and weekends based on business demands
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for 8+ hour shifts

Additional desired skills

• Experience in cooking for large crowds
• Time-management and organizational skills
• Experience in managing kitchen crews

Jamie Hollander Catering & Events is an award-winning special events caterer located in Bristol, Pennsylvania. We are full-service event planners at off-site events and at our historic, exclusive venues: Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Bartram's Garden, and the Pearl S. Buck Estate. Our approach is simple: we use the best ingredients available and deliver a completely personalized experience. 

Working Conditions  

• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing. 
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. 

Job Description Change  

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, this job description may be changed without notice when in the best interest of Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods. When changes are necessary, a written addendum will be added to this job description. 

Statement of Understanding : I have read this job description and understand its contents. I also understand this job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with my position. I further understand that my employment is at will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at will by Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods or myself with or without notice.