Production Cook

Puff 'N Stuff Catering; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading catering company, where you'll prepare delicious food for events of all sizes. As an entry-level chef, you'll engage in a dynamic kitchen environment, honing your culinary skills while ensuring every dish leaves the kitchen in peak condition. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with diverse ingredients and equipment, making each day exciting. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive and energetic atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Banquet/Catering Kitchen is essential.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively with team members.
• Ability to picture the finished product is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various menu items for events, ensuring peak quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and comply with health regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Education

Serve Safe or Comparable Food Certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Blenders

Job description

Job Overview

Puff 'n Stuff is looking for high energy and efficient entry level chefs to work in our onsite kitchen preparing food for events of all sizes.

The kitchen team generally operates between 5 am and 4 pm, depending on the scale and complexity of current and upcoming events. Since each day brings different events with unique requirements, there is always something interesting going on, and attention to detail is a must to be successful.

Production Cook Basics:

1. Prepare reception hors d'oeuvres, buffet and plated menu items
2. Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits
3. Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood
4. Prepare cold sauces, dressings, salads, and desserts
5. Ensure that all prepared food items leave kitchen in peak condition.
6. Keep all work areas clean, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, garbage, and refrigeration by state, county, and company health regulations.
7. Operate general kitchen equipment including but not limited to ovens, grills, fryers, flattops, braisers, steamers, slicers, immersion blenders, traditional blenders, robot coupes, etc.

Production Cook Qualifications:

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