Prep Cook for Catering Company

TnT's Catering; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

A local catering company in Wisconsin is looking for a reliable Sous Chef to manage daily catering orders and support the Head Chef. The ideal candidate should have prior culinary experience and strong time management skills. Enjoy a workplace with opportunities for training and development while contributing to corporate catering and Meals on Wheels meals. Benefits include 401(k) matching and free uniforms.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a culinary environment.
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and food to meet specifications.
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to standards and sanitation requirements.
• Collaborating with delivery drivers to ensure orders are on time.

Skills

Culinary experience

Time management

Ability to follow recipes

Physical fitness

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Sous Chef to join the team at our catering company. In this position, you will be responsible for taking lead on daily catering orders and managing other cooks to make sure everything is out correctly and on time. We do mostly corporate catering for breakfast and lunches, buffets and boxed lunches. We also do meals for three Meals on Wheels sites in the area. You will be assisting in putting together these meals and packaging and making sure everything is in and out of the oven when needed. We also provide lunch Monday thru Friday for a local school. Our head chef needs a "go to" person he can trust and rely on to handle these things a long with him. More about this job can be discussed in an in person interview. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, reliable, motivated, and committed to creating an excellent experience for our clients. If you feel you fit this description and would enjoy this position, we want to hear from you!! Please submit your application/resume!

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions, follow recipes from scratch
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Head Chef
• Collaborating with delivery drivers to ensure all orders go out on time and are all loaded correctly
• Managing when food goes in the oven and taking out when needed
• Assisting the Head Chef with prep lists for other cooks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a culinary environment
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification is preferred
• Ability to follow recipes and ask questions when unsure
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds