Dynamic Catering Production Chef

Lyle Pearson; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Puff 'n Stuff is seeking a high-energy Production Cook to join our onsite kitchen team, preparing food for events of all sizes. This entry-level role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and attention to detail in a busy catering environment.

The kitchen hours typically run early mornings, with opportunities to grow skills in banquet production, cold sauces, salads, and desserts, while maintaining strict health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Banquet/Catering Kitchen.
• Able to picture what the finished product will look like.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Able to stand for entire shift and move around the work area freely.
• Must be able to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Serve Safe or comparable food certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reception hors d'ouerves, buffet and plated menu items.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits.
• Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepare cold sauces, dressings, salads, and desserts.
• Ensure that all prepared food items leave kitchen in peak condition.
• Keep all work areas clean, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, garbage, and refrigeration by state, county, and company health regulations.
• Operate general kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, flattops, braisers, steamers, slicers, immersion blenders, traditional blenders, robot coupes.

Skills

Banquet/Catering Kitchen

Clear communication

Food presentation

Physical stamina

Safety & sanitation

Job description

Puff 'n Stuff is seeking a high-energy Production Cook to join our onsite kitchen team, preparing food for events of all sizes. This entry-level role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and attention to detail in a busy catering environment.

The kitchen hours typically run early mornings, with opportunities to grow skills in banquet production, cold sauces, salads, and desserts, while maintaining strict health and safety standards.