Catering Krewe Member

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

Job summary

Al Copeland Investments, Inc. is seeking a Catering Krewe Member to ensure top quality, presentation, timeliness, sanitation and safety during catering events. You will oversee preparation, portion control and service standards for all menu items.

Responsibilities include inventory tracking, safe operation of equipment, and maintaining hygiene across prep areas, with an emphasis on teamwork and efficient event execution. Valid driver's license is required; SERV Safe preferred.

Qualifications

• Have a valid driver 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.
• SERV Safe Certified is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be flexible in work schedule and hours based on event needs.
• Effective and clear communicator.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Expert culinary skills

Systems oriented

Guest and customer service skills

Effective communicator

Education

SERV Safe Certification preferred

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