Catering Executive Chef 2

About the position

The Good Eating Company is looking for a Catering Executive Chef to join our team at one of our high-profile accounts in Palo Alto, California. This is a hands-on culinary role that will focus on the continued growth of our catering department. Our goal is to become the premier workplace hospitality brand in North America. We are obsessed with local products, culture, hospitality, great food, and being best in class. We seek a strong culinary leader with a proven commitment to excellence, teamwork, and collaboration to help us achieve our vision.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
• Demonstrates strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses, salads, sauce work, and pastry and baking
• Possesses a strong knowledge of food and able to cook using multiple styles of cuisine
• Recognizes and reacts to contemporary trends in catering
• Uses correct food terminology and cooking methods
• Constantly looks for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and service as a whole
• Mentors culinary personnel enthusiastically

Requirements

• A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• The ability to pivot and work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement