Catering-Kitchen Staff & Dishwashers

Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods; Buckingham Township, Perkasie (Bucks County, Bucks County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods in Bucks County is seeking entry-level Catering Kitchen Staff for part-time events, Fridays and Saturdays (some Sundays). Season runs April–November; typical shift 2 PM–9/10 PM based on event timing.

Under the Party Chef, you will execute food service, including prep, turnout, and kitchen breakdown, and assist in any way to ensure successful catering events. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand long hours, and have reliable transportation; weekend availability

Qualifications

• Reading and verbal communication skills are required.
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible shifts.
• High level of accountability and responsibility.

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 sanitation and cleaning per food safety guidelines.
• Attend pertinent meetings and training sessions with food, food administration or other departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

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 Upper Bucks County-

• Pearl S. Buck Estate, Perkasie
• Fox Briar Inn Peddlers Village

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.