Corporate Catering Chef

Suser Restaurant Group; White Lake Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Michigan is seeking a motivated Catering Chef to manage food preparation and maintain high standards in an off-site kitchen. You will oversee young cooks, ensure food safety compliance, and assist with menu development. Ideal candidates will have rich culinary experience, including pastry skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a dynamic team and make a difference in quality catering operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the culinary field, particularly in high-volume catering or restaurant settings.
• Pastry Chef and Baking Skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage food preparation and production, maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with menu development and inventory control.
• Oversee setup and production schedules for events.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Mentoring and leadership

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Catering Chef to join our team! You will be working in our off-site commissary kitchen and will be responsible for maintaining the operation of the kitchen, from running service, food prep, and quality control for inventory and physical maintenance.

You are a natural leader with previous supervisory experience as well as experience with high-volume cooking. You excel at mentoring and developing young cooks and lead by example.

You care deeply about creating exceptional food and exceeding quality standards. You are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. You have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the preparation and production of food, setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

• Assist with menu development, specify product standards, control and maintain food inventories, adhere to recipes and ensure smooth and safe operations

• Help maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen

• Help set up and produce daily food production schedules

• Help foster the development of the food production team and utility/sanitation staff

• Oversee events for timely deliveries/pick ups and food quality

• Attend events as onsite chef

• Consistently monitor and oversee all kitchen equipment for safe operations.

• Monitor sanitation team’s required daily, weekly and monthly cleaning and sanitation standards are being adhered to.

• Teach and ensure complete compliance with all food, safety and physical standards and policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the culinary field. Experience in high-volume, quality-oriented catering, restaurant or banquets experience preferred - - Excellent volume cooking and presentation skills. Pastry Chef and Baking Skills are required.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people of different skill levels and varied backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and good listening skills
• Ability to effectively handle many tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Thoroughness, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills
• Good decision-making and ability to proactively make changes as needed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Complete our short application today!