On-Call Executive Chef: Events & Catering Lead

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, a leading dining and event catering provider, has on‑call CHEF openings in New York City. The role directs, coordinates and evaluates kitchen staff, food production and service, ensuring quality and timely delivery of menus.

As an on‑call position, hours vary and experience in high-volume catering is preferred. Compensation ranges from $30 to $50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits for eligible associates and opportunities to advance within a national hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

Restaurant Associates, a leading dining and event catering provider, has on‑call CHEF openings in New York City. The role directs, coordinates and evaluates kitchen staff, food production and service, ensuring quality and timely delivery of menus.

As an on‑call position, hours vary and experience in high-volume catering is preferred. Compensation ranges from $30 to $50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits for eligible associates and opportunities to advance within a national hospitality group.