Assistant Catering Chef

Williams College; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Assistant Catering Chef to enhance dining experiences for its vibrant community. This role involves menu development, maintaining high standards of sanitation, and coordinating catered events. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in upscale catering, a strong culinary background, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and offers a robust benefits package, ensuring your well-being while making a significant impact in the culinary field.

Benefits

Robust Benefits Package

Diverse and Inclusive Community

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in upscale catering or fine dining required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team is necessary.
• Experience with food service management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development for various events.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and food quality.
• Coordinate catered events on campus and at the Faculty House.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Menu Development

Sanitation and Safety

Team Development

Inventory Management

Education

Formal Culinary Training

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Computerized Food Service Management System

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We are looking for a passionate and skilled Assistant Catering Chef to join our vibrant Dining Services team. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating exceptional dining experiences for our students, faculty, and staff. Your culinary expertise will contribute to the preparation and presentation of high-quality meals for various events and gatherings.

Position Details:

• Pay starts at $27.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, 12-month year-round position
• Schedule: The schedule for the Assistant Catering Chef will be based on the catering needs of the department and will include variable day, evening and weekend hours, with overtime hours required as needed. During the slower periods in catering, this position may be assigned other culinary duties in one of the Dining Services dining units.
• Reporting to: Senior Operations Manager for Catering and Faculty House
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Assist the Chef in suggesting and producing menus for lunch, catered events, and other special venues, considering the preferences of a diverse community. Understand the popularity of various ethnic dishes, vegetarian, vegan, and religious cuisines as it applies to menu planning and food production.
• Display Cooking: Implement display cooking methods that enhance preparation, service, and presentation.
• Sanitation and Safety: Maintain high standards related to sanitation, safety, food quality, and service in accordance with the Williams Dining Services’ Quality Assurance program, HACCP, and MA Food Code 2002.
• Receiving and Storage: In conjunction with the Catering Chef, ensure that the receiving and storage of food and non-food items comply with Williams Dining purchasing/receiving procedures and all local and state codes.
• Quality Evaluation: Evaluate food products, maintaining quality standards regarding taste, texture, temperature, and presentation.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain high standards of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen areas at all times, including proper maintenance of all equipment and critical areas.
• Team Development: Assist the Chef in developing a professional team in the areas of food production, service, and sanitation. Take on supervisory duties in the absence of the Catering Chef.
• Inventory Management: Ensure that inventory par values of no more than two weeks on hand are maintained and that proper rotation of goods using the FIFO method is practiced.
• Environmental Practices: Ensure that sound environmental practices, composting, recycling, and overall pre-consumer waste reduction measures are being followed.
• Event Coordination: Play an essential role in the timely organization, transportation, setup, and breakdown of catered events served both on campus and at the Faculty House.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities in upscale banquet/buffet catering or a fine dining service associated with high quality hotel, restaurant or conference center is required
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team, solve problems and organize details is necessary
• Experience with a computerized food service management system and the completion of a formal culinary training program is desirable
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand, and remain active for long periods of time
• Serve Safe and/or HACCP federal guideline certification is necessary
• Ability to drive a catering truck is required
  
  

Application Review:

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This full-time position is eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.

Please visit http://careers.williams.edu to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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