Catering Chef

Walters Hospitality; Aubrey (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters Hospitality seeks a Catering Chef to support Hub Chef and Sous Chef in delivering timely, safe, high-quality meals for weddings and events. You’ll handle prep, cooking, transporting, and serving, while maintaining professional attire on site.

This role emphasizes adherence to recipes, plating excellence, sanitary standards, and teamwork. You’ll participate in weekly meetings, report maintenance and equipment needs, and be prepared for flexible duties as events demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of culinary experience.
• Serve Safe Food Handlers certification.

Responsibilities

• Take direction for day-to-day kitchen operations from the Hub Chef.
• Perform and complete all assigned kitchen tasks with minimal supervision.
• Meet and exceed food preparation standards and maintain plating quality.
• Ensure sanitation, hygiene, and safety in all service areas.
• Report equipment needs and maintenance issues.
• Be able to lift 30 lbs and stand 8–12 hours.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Catering ChefWalters Wedding EstatesThe chief role of the Catering Chef is to support the Hub Chef and Sous Chef. The job is to get the right food, to the right place, at the right time and at the right temperature and cost. The Catering Chef activities include prepping, cooking, transporting and serving food. The Catering Chef must always dress professionally while on duty or on company property.What You’ll Do:Takes direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen from the Hub ChefPerform and complete all assigned kitchen tasks without constant supervisionMeets and/or exceeds established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.Practices the fundamentals of good cooking, preparation according to well-defined recipes, and excellent plating presentations while always discussing ways of improving the cuisine at the property.Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.Maintains proper grooming and hygiene standardsMeet weekly with Hub Chef and other key venue team members to review any ongoing concerns and implement appropriate action.Ensure that all sanitation and health code requirements are met and maintained. In doing so, promote and supervise the cleanliness and order of all service areas and report all maintenance concerns/needs promptly.Reports all equipment in the kitchen that needs maintenanceFollows all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers.Alerts Hub Chef to any food wasteAble to perform additional duties as requested by management as and when required.Qualifications:Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent, culinary degree preferredRequired Experience: 1-2 years of successful culinary experienceCertifications: Serve Safe Food HandlersPhysical Requirements: Able to lift 30 lbs frequently, stand/walk 8-12 hoursOther:Must be eligible to work in the United States; Walters Hospitality participates in E-Verify.Submit/complete background check; have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportationIf you’re ready to turn dreams into reality and drive unforgettable celebrations, we’d love to hear from you!