Catering Lead Event Cook

Ogan Hospitality; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Ogan Hospitality is seeking a skilled Cook for catering operations in Raleigh, NC. You will follow recipes, prep lists, and ensure timely execution of event menus while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork with FOH managers, delivering high-quality plated dishes, and supporting event setup and load-out as needed. prior catering kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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!
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Assist in the planning and execution of catered events ranging in 10-7,000 people.
• Properly pack ingredients/ menu items to ensure proper delivery to event.

Skills

Experience as Cook

Problem solving

Delegation

Communication

Food safety

Culinary trends

Driver's license

Kitchen staff management

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• 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

  Compensation and Benefits

  We offer competitive hourly rates

  Additional Notes:

  The intent of this job description is to provide 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.