Reports to: Executive Chef or Designee

Summary of Major Responsibilities

Preparation of food services.

Job Knowledge

This position requires a working knowledge of hot and cold food preparation. A Journeyman Status or equivalent is required.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

This position must be able to communicate with internal customers (leads, supervisors, other staff) to understand the needs of the event as well as clients on occasion (buffet lines, carving stations, etc)

Problem Solving and Mental Demand:

This position is required to identify problems and then to resolve them by choosing from established procedures. Work involves concentration and exactness is important, such as,

· Cutting food products

· Vegetable, Salad, and Hors D’oeuvre preparation

· Basic baking

· Platter arrangements

· Lead in buffet platter arrangements

· Preparation and cooking of all hot food items including sauces, soups, entrees, vegetables, etc. to meet client deadlines.

· Coordination of different meals

· Taste testing

· Plating meals, managing buffet tables, presentation of product

· Storage of supplies as required

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:





This position requires the accurate coordination of fine motor movements. This position involves a considerable amount of standing at counters.

· Working with knives, slicers, etc.

· Repetitive Work

· Lifting trays of food, meat, boxes of produce, etc.

· Temperature extremes (ovens, steam, coolers, etc.)

Creativity

Creativity and innovation applied may result in productive task completion. Presentation of product.

Impact of Decision-Making:

Work results or decisions typically have impact inside the immediate work area.

· Timely procedures to ensure responsibilities are managed to meet required deadlines.

· Prioritizing tasks to meet necessary deadlines.

Leadership

Limited responsibility for coordinating the work of others doing similar work. Guides as required.

· Delegate duties to junior positions.

Customer Service

This position requires a basic understanding of customer service.

· Respond to client and staff requests with courtesy and tactfulness

Possible Future Career Path

· Sous Chef

· Executive Sous Chef

· Executive Chef

Job Type: Part-time

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