Catering Kitchen Chef

SanTan Brewing + Distilling; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Food provided

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401K Matching

Job summary

SanTan Brewing + Distilling in Chandler, AZ is hiring a Catering Kitchen Chef to join our team. You will oversee kitchen operations for in-house catering, ensure quality and portion control, and lead the training of new catering cooks and dish crew.

This full-time role requires at least two years of culinary experience, a food safety certification, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience required.
• Maricopa County or nationally accredited food safety certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork and guest interaction skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high quality under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all kitchen functions and ensure quality and consistency of dishes.
• Prepare daily prep sheets for hot and cold sides.
• Lead and train new catering cooks and dish crew.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen and food trucks.
• Operate kitchen and food truck equipment safely.
• Adapt to changes and work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Description

SanTan Brewing Company is looking for a Catering Kitchen Chef to join our team in Chandler, AZ. Located in the Phoenix metro's East Valley, SanTan was founded in 2007 in downtown Chandler, where we continue to operate a 15-bbl brewery & restaurant in our original location. In 2013, we added a production facility with a 50-bbl brewhouse, where we package beer in both cans and draft. SanTan branched out into distilled spirits in 2017 and in 2019 expanded to include Spirit House; a cocktail-driven bar with a delicious food menu, lounge-like atmosphere and knowledgeable, approachable staff. A clear departure from the standard craft cocktail bar, Spirit House aims to demystify the world of distilling and flavor pairing through friendly education and quality service. We're devoted to uncommon quality for everyday occasions and we are looking for eager, energetic and friendly team members who share our vision!

Responsibilities

• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Checks on the quality of food prepared in the kitchen and constantly checks for taste, temperature and visual appeal.
• Ensures all dishes are uniform and the established portion sizes are adhered to.
• Prepare daily preparation sheets for hot & cold side.
• Ensure production of hot & cold side is completed correctly and stored properly before employees leave for day.
• Troubleshoot any food and kitchen/food truck related situations that arise.
• Hire + Train new catering cooks and dish crew.
• Ensures all in house daily procedures are followed.
• Insist and ensure Kitchen and Food Trucks are consistently clean and orderly.
• Ensure compliance on existing and new Maricopa County Health Department regulations.
• Understands and adheres to all company rules and ensures these regulations are followed by staff members
• Maintain impeccable personal and operational hygiene as well as high work and safety standards in the kitchen, setting an example for other chefs.
• Complete knowledge of dietary restrictions.
• Lead by professional example at all times and promote a respectful, team minded work environment.
• Offer help whenever possible and consistently demonstrate a team player mentality

Job Type: Full-time - Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401K Matching

Physical setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Cash Tips

Experience:

• Culinary Experience: 2years (Required)

Work Location:

• In person

Requirements

• Maricopa County or nationally accredited food safety certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Possess a passion for culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting and accessible new dishes, appropriate for the venue's concept.
• Ability to work flexible hours; including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed.
• Proven ability to work cohesively with staff while positively influencing employee behavior and performance.
• Maintains openness and willingness to learn new techniques and improve abilities.
• Think quickly, multitask, and adapt to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other established standards.
• Skilled in direct interaction with guests.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency, constantly evaluating work practices in the spirit of "always improving."
• Communicate effectively and openly with team members
• Work in kitchen/restaurant environments which may be loud, hot, humid, or have wet/slippery floors
• Multi-task and follow standard operating procedures
• Operate kitchen and food truck equipment safely and efficiently
• Bend, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
• Stand for prolonged periods
• Work indoors, outdoors, and in food trucks when necessary
• Safely work in and around confined spaces
• Regularly lift/carry heavy objects (55 lbs.) repeatedly and safely above waist-level
• Occasionally move heavy objects (165 lbs.)