Catering Prep Cook

Olivier Cheng Catering and Events; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Catering Prep Cook to join their dynamic culinary team. This role involves assisting in food production for events, requiring excellent culinary skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong knife skills, a creative mindset, and a commitment to high-quality standards. If you're a self-motivated team player who thrives under pressure, this opportunity offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team that values responsibility and teamwork. Join us in creating memorable culinary experiences!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen experience, preferably in fine dining or high-end catering.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for events, including chopping and cooking menu items.
• Maintain high-quality standards and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Knife Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Sanitation Standards Knowledge

Inventory Systems Understanding

Education

Formal Culinary Training

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY: The catering prep chef is responsible for assisting the culinary team with daily food production in our commissary kitchen. We are seeking passionate, skilled individuals with an excellent work ethic, who are highly organized, possess consistent knife skills, and can execute recipes while working cleanly. The ideal applicant should want to be part of a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, and strong multi-tasking skills.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Good culinary skills. Formal culinary training preferred but not mandatory.
• At least 3 years of kitchen experience, preferably in fine dining restaurants or high-end catering.
• Creative, innovative, with high-quality standards.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Excellent knife skills.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Understanding of inventory systems and recipe standardization.
• Ability to follow and scale recipes as needed.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards; DOH food protection certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• Self-motivated, flexible team player with initiative.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for events (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces).
• Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.
• Follow instructions from Sous Chef and Chef.
• Clean and restock stations after use.
• Maintain high-quality standards and timely execution of food.
• Label and date all food preparations.
• Comply with HACCP regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain professionalism with coworkers and customers.
• Label and pack menu items appropriately for events.
• Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and work standing for long periods.
• Weekend and holiday availability based on production needs.

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