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Experienced Prep and Event Chefs

$17 - $20 per hour

The JDK Group

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $17 - 20

JDK is an experienced and distinguished event-planning, catering, and design company serving central PA with a team dedicated to helping our customers create memorable experiences that will last a lifetime. We value having people committed to our core values: talented and passionate employees, unparalleled customer service, flawless execution, and constant innovation. We have over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and have grown from a sibling trio (the J, D, and K of the name!) to a thriving team of nearly 200. We are passionate about offering exceptional guest service, incredibly fresh and delicious food, and innovative event design. We care about being a network of family and not just a cohort of coworkers and are looking to grow our culinary event execution team. Catering and/or restaurant cooking experience is preferred! If we sound like the kind of company you want to work with, wed love to meet you!

This job is for you if:

  • You pride yourself on being on time for work
  • You have a passion for culinary excellence
  • Thinking on your feet comes naturally to you
  • The words I cant dont exist in your vocabulary
  • Collaboration is your jam and you enjoy working with a team
  • You have previous catering and/or restaurant cooking experience

Heres what an ordinary day of work might look like:

  • In House prep days
    • Wash, peel, chop, slice, and dice whatever might be necessary
    • Follow recipes and get those culinary creations ready to be finished on-site
    • Break down and clean up the kitchen area
  • On event days:
    • Set up kitchen area
    • Assist in finishing cooking dishes, assemble hors doeuvres, plate dinners, or maybe man an action station
    • Break down and clean up the kitchen area

Youre gonna need this to carry out this job:

  • Physical stamina to stand for long periods
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Reliable transportation
  • Punctuality

Whats in it for you:

  • A flexible and nontraditional work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the event schedule
  • Up to 30-40 hours each week between in-house food preparation, as well as day-of event execution.
  • Competitive hourly wage dependent on experience
  • A fun and exciting work environment
  • Great company culture where everyone knows your name

We are an equal-opportunity place to work!

What are you waiting for? Apply now! If you are excited about working for us and creating culinary masterpieces, send us an application and your resume!

Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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