Catering Chef / Cook

Catering Cook/Chef

As our Catering Cook/Chef, you will help manage the preparation and production of food. You will ensure that everything leaving the kitchen is representative of the high standards that exist within Bay Area Event Staffing - Bay Area Catering Services. General Requirements: Provide experience in the culinary field. To have experience in high-volume, quality-oriented catering, restaurant or banquets experience preferred.

Excellent volume cooking and presentation skills

Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people of different skill levels and varied backgrounds

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and good listening skills

Ability to effectively handle many tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment

Thoroughness, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills

Good decision-making and ability to proactively make changes as needed

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Duties and Responsibilities:

Help manage the preparation and production of food, setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

Assist with menu development, specify product standards, control and maintain food inventories, adhere to recipes and ensure smooth and safe operations

Help maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen

Help set up and produce food production schedules

Help foster the development of the food production team and utility/sanitation staff

Oversee events for timely deliveries/pick ups and food quality

Attend scheduled events as onsite chef and lead by example

Consistently monitor and oversee all kitchen equipment for safe operations.

Monitor sanitation team's required daily, weekly and monthly cleaning and sanitation standards are being adhered to.

Teach and ensure complete compliance with all food, safety and physical standards and policies for all staff