Catering Cook: Fast-Paced Event Prep & Carving

C & J Catering; Blue Ball (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

C & J Catering is seeking a Catering Cook to assist the Sous Chefs with preparing and cooking ingredients, washing and chopping vegetables, and managing braising and meat fabrication tasks. The role requires traveling off-site to perform tasks at venues and carving stations during events.

The candidate must ensure safety, sanitation, and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Requirements include culinary experience, excellent knife skills, a high school diploma, and a clean

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Excellent knife skills needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active driver's license with a 5-year clean driving background.

Responsibilities

• Assist culinary team with ingredient preparation and measuring.
• Participate in food preparation and portioning for service and events.
• Ensure food quality and consistency by following company recipes.
• Uphold safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen.
• Handle a heavy portion of food production.
• Maintain personal hygiene and food safety at all stages.
• Carve stations at on-site social, corporate and wedding events.
• Work in dish room as needed; clean work area and floors.
• Drive if required and comply with driving background checks.

Skills

Knife skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

C & J Catering is seeking a Catering Cook to assist the Sous Chefs with preparing and cooking ingredients, washing and chopping vegetables, and managing braising and meat fabrication tasks. The role requires traveling off-site to perform tasks at venues and carving stations during events.

The candidate must ensure safety, sanitation, and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Requirements include culinary experience, excellent knife skills, a high school diploma, and a clean