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.