Catering Sous Chef

Simply Smooth Catering Llc; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Freedom to Create Menu Items

Job summary

Simply Smooth Catering Llc is seeking a talented Catering Sous Chef to join our team. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to craft innovative menus and prepare meals for on-site and off-site catering.

The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader. You will create seasonal menus, oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure quality and efficiency in a dynamic catering environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Extensive previous culinary experience.
• Culinary school certification preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes.
• Ability to stay calm and thrive under pressure.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus according to seasonal ingredients and customer expectations.
• Prepare and plate food per kitchen specifications.
• Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations to increase revenue and profit.
• Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and presentation.
• Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Understand efficiency for bulk food prep.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen.
• Follow all food safety rules and regulations.
• Adapt to and thrive in a changing catering environment.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Training & mentoring

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary school certification

Job description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Freedom to Create Menu Items

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Catering Sous Chef to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to create innovative menus and prepare delicious meals for both on-site and off-site catering. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader. If you have a passion for creating meals that are recognizable and “wow,” we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Create innovative menus according to the seasonal availability of ingredients and customer expectations
• Prepare and plate food according to kitchen specifications
• Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations with a goal of increasing revenue and profit
• Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and presentation
• Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory
• Understand efficiency for bulk food prep
• Cleaning and Maintaining Kitchen
• Follow all food safety rules and regulations
• Adapt to and ever-changing Catering environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Extensive previous culinary experience
• Certification from culinary school preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent management and leadership skills