Part-Time Catering make your own schedule
Catering Event Chefs NeededGreat side gig for Industry Professionals / Students /Actors /Artists schedule around other commitmentsSchedule yourself – work as much, or little as you likeClients include high-end caterers, country clubs in Philadelphia and the suburbsHospitality experience preferred, but not requiredCarpools availableMostly Weekend and Evening HoursWill train, but must bring your customer service skills and a great attitudeApply for shifts through a scheduling appWeekly direct depositJoin our team and work with other actors, artists, professionals, students, or your friends! For more information about our company, you can visit – www.fivestarcateringstaff.com
Position Description
An event chef is responsible for training, managing, and supervising kitchen personnel for special events. They must estimate, plan, and direct food preparation and kitchen activities while remaining within quality, health, safety, and budgetary standards. Responsibilities include creating or modifying menus, arranging for proper equipment purchases or rentals, overseeing and directing kitchen setup and breakdown; and preparing and selling food within specific event time frames.
-At least 2 years of prior experience in a professional kitchen with an emphasis on high-end food and catering production
-Reliability and responsibility
-Able to successfully supervise the kitchen
-Exceptional knife skills & cooking skills
-Great attitude is a necessity
-Be able to work alone, work with a team, direct others, and think quickly on your feet while providing great service and presentation
-Must have outstanding customer service skills with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
-Able to stand for most of the workday
-Able to lift at least 25 pounds
-Part-time, on-call position for upscale catered and non-catered events
-Mostly (but not only) weekend and evening hours
-Your schedule dictates when you accept an assignment or not
-Jobs are in the city and surrounding suburbs
-Culinary Degree is not required but is a plus
-Serve Safe certification is a plus
-May be responsible for helping kitchen staff to load, drive, and unload a van/truck
-We are seeking those who are friendly, hardworking, professional, and passionate about great food and service