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Catering Production Cook / On-Site Event Execution

Creations in Cuisine Catering / PASTA REA is a full-service catering company, and we are preparing for the start of another exciting event season! Our selected Chef must be passionate about all things, food and catering with extensive experience in catering, banquets and event service. Please have proven leadership abilities and culinary creativity with an ability to work independently and with a team with an emphasis on consistency, taste, and presentation regardless of quantity

Responsibilities

Our Catering Cooks participate in the daily execution of all event production for multiple events, casual or elegant ranging from weddings to corporate functions and social celebrations while ensuring that all aspects of the kitchen and the performance of the culinary team are functioning in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. This is a working cook position both in our commissary and on site offering a full-time work schedule. Be prepared to work as a team with catering sales, owners, service staff, warehouse personnel, event design. Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following.

Responsibilities

Our Catering Prep Cooks are responsible for the production of a variety of cuisines and must be flexible and willing to work on hot and cold food production as well as assist with onsite catered events, casual or elegant. You are responsible for ensuring that production is executed flawlessly from start to finish and your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following.

·         You will be responsible for assisting in event BEO production for all events in the commissary as business levels dictate.

·         You will be assigned to either the hot or cold stations of the commissary based on the greatest need of the day. You will be required to prepare grilled meats, fried foods, scratch preparation of appetizers, sauces, proteins, salad dressings, display platters and all other culinary needs.

• You must be willing to work offsite, under the guidance of the lead Event Chef you will execute the finale preparation of all food items for small, medium, or large events meeting our standards and presentation quality as specified by the executive Chef.
• Once on site you will be responsible to assist in the set up and break down of a temporary field kitchen, as well as finale preparation, heating and presentation of both hot and cold food items in various catering scenarios such as plated dinners, buffets, action stations and tray passed hors d’oeuvres.
• You must always provide unsurpassed customer service in any situation with the ability to work alone or with culinary management team and able to work well with FOH staff and event service Captains and Sales team.
• You will be required to create visually appealing platters, trays, and plated meals of various cuisines as well as tray passed hors d’oeuvres and action stations.
• Always maintain a professional appearance, a pleasant and professional attitude with guests and other staff members.
• Possess a willingness to learn with the ability to adapt to a changing menu which will offer several different cuisines and custom menu preparations

Qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications

·         2+ years of culinary experience in a Hotel, Resort or other food service establishments. Offsite Catering or banquet service is a plus.

·         Always maintain a Professional manner and appearance

·         Must be knowledgeable in all the fundamentals of cooking, to include sauces, stocks, all cooking technics and procedures as well as proper cooking and holding temperatures.

·         Physically able to lift 50+ lbs.

·         Ability to work well on your own or part of a crew, communicate effectively speak, listen and engage in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.

·         Ability to work well and in a professional manner under pressure in all types of circumstances while understanding and enforcing CICC culinary standards with zero disruption to the flow of the workday or event

·         Know-how of the operation and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment to include stoves, grills, ovens, fryers, warming boxes or other.

·         Flexibility with daily tasks – We are a high-volume custom catering company. Our menus change frequently, and we need someone who is adaptable and quick to learn.

Work location and Schedule:

Creations in Cuisine Catering’s corporate office and commissary are in the north valley at 1825 W Crest Lane Phoenix Arizona 85027. It is at this location where production and all events originate. Event locations may take place valley wide, in southern or northern Arizona at event venues, private homes and businesses.

·         Shifts are scheduled weekly and depending on business levels, up to a month’s notice for blackout dates.

·         Production Cook shifts average 8 or more hours; offsite event shifts average 4- 6hours.

·         You must be prepared to work on events that occur in the early mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

·         Shifts take place during the mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, dictated by business levels.

Compensation and Benefits:

Creations in Cuisine Catering offers a competitive and generous compensation package with an understanding that all staff members deserve the need to maintain the perfect work-life balance.

·         Production Cooks will be compensated at an hourly rate, depending on experience.

·         While working at the event you will be compensated at an hourly rate, plus gratuity.

·         Paid travel time for events that are greater than 1 hour travel time from our commissary location.

·         Matching 401k participation, 100% vested on enrollment

·         Shared expense insurance coverage

·         Sick pay

·         Holiday pay when scheduled to work

·         Earned vacation pay

·         Companywide staff appreciation holiday and end of season party

·         Christmas Bonus

·         Daily in commissary staff meals

We look forward to working with you.

Creations in Cuisine Catering / PASTA REA has serviced Phoenix, the surrounding area, and Northern Arizona for over 30 years. Creations in Cuisine Catering is recognized for our unsurpassed customer service and our customized and creative menu selections. PASTA REA is the valley leader for fresh made pasta, sauces, Italian Catering and Italian Specialties both retail and wholesale. To be successful with us, you must be passionate about providing extraordinary service and food to enhance the memorable events we create for our clients and their guests. Our staff enjoys a flexible work schedule and a diverse work environment with exposure to a wide range of wedding, social and corporate functions throughout the fall, winter and spring event season.