Catering Charge Chef

About the position

In the Commissary: As a Charge Chef, at Fireside Catering, you will be responsible for leading a small team of cooks prepping ingredients for a wide variety of menus including high end weddings in a scratch kitchen. You must ensure that your team prep lists are completed accurately and efficiently. On Events: As a Charge Chef at a Fireside Catering local venue, you will typically lead 3 or more cooks in the preparation and plating of delicious meals for a wide variety of events according to the event timeline. Menus often include hors ‘d oeuvres, first course, entrée, cake cutting, dessert and late-night food for 50 to 200+ person events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, excellent leadership skills, and experience in a high-volume restaurant or catering environment. The job has flexible, full or part-time scheduling, This is an hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and directions while leading your team to ensure that all unique menu items are prepared and presented consistently and to high quality standards
• Work with other kitchen staff members and Front of the House staff efficiently and effectively
• Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including proper storage and labeling of all food items

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Desire to mentor and develop new culinary staff
• Take pride in your job – We use ingredients from our own farm, The Farm at Gibbet Hill and many local vendors.
• Strong communication skills, ability to follow direction and ability to work in a fast paced team environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package after 6 months to employees that meet our eligibility requirements (health, dental, vision)
• Vacation benefit after 3 months
• 401k with an annual match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee dining discount – 25% off food for you and a guest at Webber Restaurant Group Restaurants
• Daily family meal
• Employee referral bonus - get paid to work with your friends!
• Training and opportunities for growth