The award-winning, woman-owned The Delish Dish Catering & Events is looking for both a full-time Catering Chef AND a Seasonal Catering Chef (September to December) to join our culinary team.
Great candidates will have a mid- to high-level of culinary experience in catering or restaurants, be efficient, organized, and diligent in the kitchen, have a clear understanding of food safety and sanitation, and be willing to improve on the job. Successful candidates will have a great palate, be able to function in a fast-paced, busy kitchen and on-site venue environment as a part of a team.
Successful candidates will have great knife skills and be capable of cooking, from scratch, various cuisine styles (Italian, American, Mexican, Asian). On-the-job training provided for our extensive menus.
The hours for this position are generally 8:45 AM to 5 PM during the week, with some weekend events required as a culinary team member, sous chef, or attendant. If you’re looking for a small business with a family-like feel where your opinions matter, then this is the position for you!

ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Completes job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
· Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness.
· Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
· Decisive/Confidence- being able to use all other skills to make quick changes/fixes in recipes as needed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure consistent quality of taste and presentation for all dishes served
• Working knowledge of controlling inventory, food costs, labor costs
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-motivation and self-discipline
• Flexible hours
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Assisting in recruiting, training and educating staff
• Valid Driver’s License
• Personal transportation
• Commercial kitchen experience
• Cell phone and internet access
• Most hours 9 am to 5 p.m. weekdays, with some weekend events required.
• Knife and Cooking skills up to company standards
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

• Prepping and producing sauces, dressings, sides, sandwiches and entrees for events from 10 to 500 guests
• Creating beautiful and delicious dishes and platters for our catering customers.
• Working weddings and events on weekends as a culinary team member, sous chef, or attendant as needed.
• Following weekly to do list
• Maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen by
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• General cleaning and dishwashing duties as needed
• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales by minimizing costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs.