Catering Krewe Member

Al Copeland Investments, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Copeland Investments, Inc. is seeking a Catering Krewe member to ensure the highest level of food quality, presentation, timeliness, sanitation and safety during catering events.

The role covers food preparation, portion control, inventory tracking, safe operation of equipment, and upkeep of cleanliness across prep areas and service stations. You will contribute to a cooperative team environment and help deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Expert culinary skills and experience with all kitchen equipment.
• Systems oriented with experience in a high volume catering environment.
• Top-tier guests and customer service skills.
• Ability to ensure highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
• SERV Safe Certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be flexible in work schedule and hours based on event needs.
• Effective and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food with attention to quality, presentation, timeliness, and sanitation during events.
• Ensure accurate portion sizes and standards for all menu items.
• Track inventory of food, beverages, and kitchen supplies before and after events.
• Operate all equipment, utensils, and machinery safely at events.
• Foster teamwork, cooperation, and respect on site.
• Work efficiently throughout each catering event.
• Care for and clean kitchen appliances and catering equipment.
• Set up and break down prep areas, stations, and storage; maintain sanitation.
• Uphold company recipes and standards.
• Follow culinary standards on quality, safety, and sanitation per state laws.
• Assist with delivering catering using personal or company vehicles.

Skills

Culinary expertise

High-volume experience

Guest service skills

Hygiene and sanitation

Clear communicator

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

The Catering Krewe member is a position that is responsible and accountable for ensuring the highest level of food quality, presentation, timeliness sanitation and safety during catering events.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation, presentation, timeliness and sanitation during catering events.
• Responsible for accurate portion sizes and standards of service for all menu items.
• Responsible for assisting with the tracking and recording inventory stock on food, beverages and kitchen supplies before and after each event.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment, utensils and machinery at each catering event.
• Responsible for cultivating a climate of cooperation, teamwork and respect.
• Responsible for working efficiently throughout each catering event.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of all kitchen appliances and catering equipment.
• Responsible for the kitchen set up, breakdown, cleanliness & sanitation of prep areas, line stations, cooler organization, and intercepting & stowing of products.
• Responsible for upholding company’s systems, standards, routines, & recipes.
• Upholds and enforces all culinary standards regarding quality, presentation, portioning, food handling, safety & sanitation in alignment with company standards and applicable state food safety & sanitation laws.
• Have the ability to assist with delivery of catering using personal/company vehicles.

Requirements

Qualifications – Education, Experience, & Skills

• Have valid drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Expert culinary skills and experience with all kitchen equipment
• Systems oriented with experience in a high volume
• Top of the line guests and customer services skills
• Ability to ensure highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation throughout the entire kitchen
• SERV Safe Certified is preferred but not mandatory
• Must be flexible in work schedule and hours based on event needs
• Effective and clear communicator