Catering- Kitchen Staff & Dishwasher

Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods in Philadelphia is seeking an entry-level Catering Kitchen Staff member for off-premise events. This part-time role supports the Party Chef, handling food prep, turnout, and on-site assistance.

Typical shifts run 2 PM to 9–10 PM, Friday and Saturday (and some Sundays), April through November. You will load/unload, assist with inventory, cook and serve, and maintain sanitation to ensure successful events.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience, preferred but not required.
• High level of accountability, responsibility, and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to help wherever needed.
• Reading and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, changing shifts and weekends based on business demands.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pack and load truck with food and kitchen supplies pre and post event.
• Assist with inventorying food and kitchen items on-site.
• Preparing, cooking and serving foods.
• Maintaining food/serving equipment within parameters of applicable food safety guidelines.
• All aspects of sanitation and cleaning as relevant to catering events.
• Communicate and attend pertinent meetings and training sessions with food, food administration or other departments.

Skills

Reading & Verbal Communication

Reliability & Accountability

Flexibility

Physical Stamina

Job description

Catering Kitchen Staff - entry level

Part Time - Events Friday & Saturday's (some Sunday's).

Catering season: April - November

Shift is typically 2 PM - 9 or 10 PM (varies based on event timing)

Located in Philadelphia

• Bartram's Garden S.W. Philadelphia
• Glen Foerd N.E. Philadelphia

Overview

Kitchen staff primary function is to execute all aspects of food service, under the direction of the Party Chef, in a variety of off premise settings. Execution includes food preparation, turnout, and kitchen breakdown as well as assisting in any way deemed necessary to ensure a successful catering event.

Responsibilities

• Pack and load truck with food and kitchen supplies pre and post event
• Assist with inventorying food and kitchen items on-site
• Preparing, cooking and serving foods
• Maintaining food/serving equipment within parameters of applicable food safety guidelines
• All aspects of sanitation and cleaning as relevant to catering events
• Communicate and attend pertinent meetings and training sessions with food, food administration or other departments

Requirements

• Kitchen experience, preferred but not required
• High level of accountability, responsibility, and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to help wherever needed
• Reading and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, changing shifts and weekends based on business demands
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hour shifts

Additional desired skills

• Experience in cooking for large crowds
• Time-management and organizational skills
• Experience in managing kitchen crews

Working Conditions

• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.