Event Chef & Menu Planner for Meetings

Gap International

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Gap International Associates is seeking an experienced full-time chef to support food preparation for internal meetings and client events in the Philadelphia area. You will be hands-on in the kitchen, planning menus, preparing meals, and managing supplies to ensure a seamless guest experience in a professional setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of professional culinary experience, ServSafe certification, and strong leadership and organizational skills to maintain kitchen efficiency and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent four-year culinary education.
  • 5–10 years of professional culinary experience at Sous Chef level or higher.
  • ServSafe certification and strong knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook simple, healthy meals for quarterly all‑company meetings (~100 people) and monthly client events.
  • Plan practical, thoughtful menus aligned with event needs.
  • Ensure efficient food preparation, service and cleanup.

Skills

Menu planning
Knife skills
Leadership
Communication
Team collaboration
Guest experience
Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Gap International Associates is seeking an experienced full-time chef to support food preparation for internal meetings and client events in the Philadelphia area. You will be hands-on in the kitchen, planning menus, preparing meals, and managing supplies to ensure a seamless guest experience in a professional setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of professional culinary experience, ServSafe certification, and strong leadership and organizational skills to maintain kitchen efficiency and

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