Tasting Cook

Summary

Food for Thought seeks a skilled cook to execute multi course tasting meals for 3 – 12 guests as part of the event sales process.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Excellent timing for a la minute service of multi course tasting menus
• Exceptional plating and presentation skills with the ability to style plates/platters in an appealing fashion that will also be suited for high volume service
• Experience and knowledge of banquet service
• 3 years experience in high volume professional kitchen. Fine dining experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to directly engage guests and “sell” the presented menu or offer reasonable substitutions and/or modifications to meet guest’s desired vision

Job Expectations

• Responsible for the preparation of high quality food in a safe, sanitary, efficient and consistent manner
• Able to work in fast paced, high pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively
• Able to work as a team in a dynamic work place
• Uses strong organization and communication skills to manage accurate and timely production and plating of food
• Maintains open line of communication between BOH, FOH & Sales teams
• Assists with general production as needed

EOE