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Job Title: Party Chef, Off-premise catering

Department: Catering

Classification: Hourly, Part-time

Reports to: Event Coordinator (onsite), Director of HR/Staffing (offsite)

**This is a part-time hourly position, events are typically Friday, Saturday, and some Sundays. Flexible to select what dates you would like to commit to. Our season is Spring - late fall**

Overview: A Party Chef's primary function is to manage and train the catering event kitchen staff and to execute all aspects of food service. Execution includes food preparation, turnout, and kitchen breakdown as well as assisting in any way deemed necessary to ensure a successful catering event.

Pre-Event Responsibilities

• Receive and review menus and event details prior to the event; communicate any questions regarding menus prior to the event in order to properly prepare
• Prepare staff assignments and review training materials

Event Day Responsibilities

• Pack and load truck with food and kitchen supplies pre and post event
• Inventory food and kitchen items on-site; communicate inventory with Operations (after checking with the Event Captain on-site)
• Prepare, cook and turnout all Jamie Hollander menu items
• Problem solve on-site; remain calm under pressure with a positive attitude
• Ability to work together with Event Captain and Event Coordinator throughout the event; ability to pivot and adjust to last-minute timeline changes and updates
• Manage a team of on-site event kitchen staff; responsibilities include:
  • Post and review staff assignments
  • Maintaining a professional atmosphere throughout the event
  • Oversee all food prep, cooking, turnout and cleaning done by kitchen staff
  • Training of new members of the kitchen team
  • Enforcing Jamie Hollander catering standards for food quality/freshness, food safety and kitchen cleanliness at events
  • Oversee Dishwasher and ensure that the dish and break-down station is clean and organized before shift ends; communicate expectation for break-down to staff before leaving the event

Post-Event Responsibilities

• Communicate post-event details with Executive Chef and Catering Managers; complete post-event report
• Communicate and attend any pertinent meetings with food, food administration or other departments

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of kitchen experience, preferably in an off-site catering/event setting
  • Required tools: Knife kit with necessary knives to complete a full service culinary event
• 3-5 years of experience managing staff
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate, or comparable certification
• Experience/ability to drive a box-truck or cargo van
• High level of accountability, responsibility, and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to help out wherever needed
• Demonstration of time-management and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, changing shifts and weekends based on business demands
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hour shifts

Working Conditions

• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Job Description Change

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, this job description may be changed without notice when in the best interest of Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods. When changes are necessary, a written addendum will be added to this job description.

Statement of Understanding: I have read this job description and understand its contents. I also understand this job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with my position. I further understand that my employment is at will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at will by Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods or myself with or without notice.

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