JOB SUMMARY:

Delish Catering is a multi-ethnic catering service in Abbotsford that brings together the talented culinary skills of newcomers to Canada. Delish gives participants the opportunity to develop their professional catering skills in the Canadian Workplace.

• Preparing food items according to the menu, specifications, and recipes in a timely manner.
• Tasting each menu item to ensure correct seasoning – including meat/dairy/gluten items.
• Planning and finalizing menu items in consultation with the Program Coordinator and ordering supplies when needed.
• Monitoring and managing all cooking tools and ingredients.
• Developing recipes that comply with Archway policy and preparing modified or special diet items to accommodate client request(s).
• Fulfilling all regulatory requirements related to the operations of Delish, including prepping the kitchen before meal preparation, continuously ensuring the workstation areas are properly cleaned as per the guidelines for health and safety, and food safety, ensuring proper procedures are followed for food preparation regarding time and temperature, working in a safe and efficient manner, and always maintaining a clean kitchen.
• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, assisting with the organization of catering and tasting events, as well as the day-to-day cooking for our meal program.
• Ensuring beverages are set up at events.
• Assisting with the packing of dishes and supplies after the events are finished.
• Assisting with preparation and distribution of various marketing and program materials.
• Assisting the Program Coordinator in delivering catering orders and clean up after each catering until complete.
  This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys cooking, following recipes, learning new flavours and coking techniques, able to work safely, efficiently, and neatly and is willing to work flexible hours.