Catering Lead Event Cook

oganhospitality; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

On-site event work

Job summary

oganhospitality is seeking a Catering Lead Event Cook (part-time) to manage on-site catering operations for events from 10 to 7,000 guests. You will lead kitchen staff, follow prep lists, and ensure recipes meet company standards with a focus on quality and safety.

This role requires 2+ years as a cook in catering, strong leadership, and reliable transportation to event sites. Competitive hourly rates and shift flexibility are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Cook in a catering setting.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks.
• Communication and leadership skills.
• Keep up with cooking best practices.
• Keep up with current culinary trends.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists in a quick, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves so they are easily accessible to teammates.
• Follow recipes and prepare food according to company standards.
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Be able to manage a timeline for an event from start to finish ensuring proper execution of menu chosen by the clients.
• Work with front of house managers to stay on track, execute special requests and go with the flow!
• Assist in the planning and execution of catered events ranging in 10-7,000 people.
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Delegation

Staff management

Time management

Job description

Catering Lead Event Cook (part-time)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists in a quick, efficient, and accurate manner
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves so they are easily accessible to teammates
• Follow recipes and prepare food according to company standards
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Complete your event pack out for your assigned event.
• Check out each component of your event’s menu with the FOH event manager
• Take instruction and assist with load in and load out duties.
• Properly pack ingredients/ menu items to ensure proper delivery to event.
• Complete any and all “on-premises” cooking, finishing, plating, and garnishing.
• Maintain all health and safety standards for personnel and safe food service.
• Be able to manage a timeline for an event from start to finish ensuring proper execution of menu chosen by the clients.
• Work with front of house managers to stay on track, execute special requests and go with the flow!
• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Assist in the planning and execution of catered events ranging in 10-7,000 people
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Follow catering recipes and prepare food according to company standards
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Cook in a catering setting (preferred)
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Keep up with cooking best practices
• Keep up with current culinary trends
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Keep up with culinary practices
• Keep up with current culinary trends
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive hourly rates

Additional Notes:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.