Event/Catering Cook

1918 Catering; Alabama; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

1918 Catering seeks a skilled cook to prepare, season, and cook dishes for both indoor and outdoor social events, including large-volume catering for institutions. You will handle short-notice meal prep, plan menus, and set up and break down equipment at events.

The role may involve serving patrons, taking orders, pricing items, ordering supplies, and keeping records. A strong focus on food quality and presentation for catered events is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook dishes for events.
• Set up and break down equipment at catered events.
• Order supplies and keep records for accounts.

Job description

Job Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts or other foods for both indoor and outdoor social events; prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time; prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias; and prepare and cook a few basic items that normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment. May be responsible for the food presentation at catered events; take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables; order supplies; keep records and accounts; price items on menu; plan menu; and set-up/break-down the equipment and tools at catered events.