Catering Prep Cook (Part Time)

Intentional Hospitality Catering; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Intentional Hospitality Catering is seeking a motivated kitchen assistant for our corporate culinary team in Phoenix. You will support daily meal execution, including boxed meals and buffets, with high energy and meticulous organization to deliver quality food for events.

Ideal candidates have 3 years in high-volume catering, are proficient in volume prep, and can follow directions during busy periods. You must lift up to 50 pounds, multitask, and maintain clean workstations while collaborating

Qualifications

• 3 years of high-volume or catering kitchen experience.
• Experience with volume prep and recipe execution.
• Ability to follow directives during busy times.
• Knowledge of common weights and recipe measurements.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand long hours.
• Flexible schedule based on event calendar.

Responsibilities

• Execute prep items and recipes according to directions and specs on prep sheets.
• Apply safe Food Handling and Sanitation practices when preparing, handling or storing consumable items.
• Organize and pack cambros and carts by event so they can be loaded and delivered.
• End of shift cleaning and cleanliness throughout shift.

Skills

High energy

Strong organization

Multitasking

Time management

Follow directives

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Job description

Following the principles at the heart of our mission statement, Intentional Hospitality Catering not only serves uncommonly good food, but aims to build relationships within our community. We’ve brought together an insanely passionate and talented team that is the best at what they do. From non-profit organizations, to corporate teams, to intimate weddings, we know every detail matters, every time. Specializing in global cuisine, we work tirelessly with each client for events of all sizes, to build a custom experience that is not only delicious, but memorable.

Our corporate culinary team is responsible for the daily execution of our in office meals delivered to clients regularly. This included boxed meals and buffets. We are looking for someone who has high energy, great organization and a passion executing great food.

PAY: $19-21/hour

EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 3 year experience in a high volume or catering kitchen environment
• Experienced with volume prep and recipe execution
• Can follow directives and instructions, on the spot, during busy times
• Working knowledge of common weights and recipe measurements
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, neatly both independently and with a team
• Skilled in multi-tasking, organization and time management skills
• Has advanced knife skills
• Broad-based knowledge of techniques, cooking styles and cuisines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on our event calendar

ALL EMPLOYEES NEED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING:

• 19 years or older
• Food handling card or certification through the approved organization, and ability to apply that knowledge by way of proper food handling
• Able to lift and move 50 pounds
• Able to sustain working long hours on your feet
• Should have reliable transportation to get to scheduled shifts and locations on time, and to get home after your shift
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
• Ability to easily adapt to new settings and new team members
• Can professionally follow directives and instructions, on the spot, during busy times
• Outgoing, high energy personality
• Ability to communicate accurate information and needs to peers and managers
• Is solution-orientated

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO BE DOING:

• Execute prep items and recipes according to directions and specs on prep sheets
• Apply safe Food Handling and Sanitation practices when preparing, handling or storing consumable items
• Organize and pack cambros and carts by event so they can be loaded and delivered
• End of shift cleaning and cleanliness throughout shift.