Catering Chef Job Description
Catering chef
provides support to catering food service operations as the head catering chef: develops and supervises a culinary team that ensures consistency and quality across all catered events through training and coaching.
Catering Chef Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for Catering Department as assigned by the Catering Directorf to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced which conforms to all established standards
Coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation and presentation of food for all catered functions
Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit as assigned by the Catering Director to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced which conforms to all established standards
Assist in menu planning, pre-costing and post-costing trhough the software production system, meal acceptabilty, inventory, ordering, generation of food production sheets and standardized recipes
Perform recipe and menu planning by ensuring recipes are built to specification, maintaining inventory and production standards, and ordering specialty food items for menus
Promote effective employee and staff relations by evaluating, leading, motivating, coaching, and providing corrective action for the kitchen's food production area employees
Contribute to effective employee and staff relations by providing input on scheduling needs for the unit and monitoring staff timing and production to avoid unplanned overtime expense
Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
The Chef de Cuisine directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases
Reporting to the Executive Chef
Catering Chef Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Catering Chef
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ACF, TIPS, HACCP
Education for Catering Chef
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the catering chef job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as University and Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Management, Culinary Arts, High School Education, Technical, Graduate, Education, Culinary Management, Technology, Applied Science
Skills for Catering Chef
Desired skills for catering chef include:
Sanitation
Food cost controls
Presentation
Production
Food and catering trends with a focus on quality
Principles and practices within the food profession
Builds a diverse workforce
EEO policy
Educates others on the value of diversity
General food service area positions
Desired experience for catering chef includes:
Reporting to the Food Service Director
Ensure health and safety standards are met by establishing and delivering food safety and hygiene programs and performing real-time training for staff
Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds
Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50
Knowledge and maintenance of all costs
Provide operational analysis to the Executive Chef and food service managers
Catering Chef Examples
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Catering Chef Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of catering chef. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for catering chef
- Oversee high volume food production and preparation duties for catering and banquet services
- Facilitate communication between front and back of house staff to continuously improve food quality and presentation
- Monitor sanitation practices and ensure that kitchen safety standards are followed
- Produce and maintain work schedules and must prepare production records
- In consultation with the AVP-FP assist with the preparation of the annual manpower budget, operational expenditure budget and the capital expenditure budget for the Food Production department, the third-party business and staff canteen
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food
- Ensure that sanitation standards are maintained
- Organize all food production for catering and Red Table kitchen
- Assists Executive Chef with management of the kitchen, including supervising activities of cooks, scheduling, training, implementation of policies and procedures, coordinate and actively participate in event operations and monitor food and labor costs
- Contribute to developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus and comfortable interacting with them
Qualifications for catering chef
- Associates degree is required and ServSafe Certification preferred
- Currently hold an ACF certification at the Chef de Cuisine (CCC) level or have the ability to acquire CCC certification within 18 months of employment with employer's financial assistance
- Ensure health and safety standards are met by delivering real-time food safety and hygiene training for culinary staff as assigned
- Contribute to business optimization by assisting with operating expense control through inventory maintenance, inventory level comparison, and inspecting and maintaining culinary equipment as directed
- Coach, teach and mentor the Stanford Catering VIP Culinary Team
- Act as the kitchen's second-in-command
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a catering chef. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for catering chef
- May complete production sheets
- Califiornia Wage & Hour Compliance
- Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
- Responsible for overall management of the kitchens, including scheduling and supervising activities of union cooks, coordinate and actively participate in event operations and monitor food and labor costs
- DO IT RIGHT lead by example
- Help in the preparation and design of all food and drink menus
- Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
- Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
Qualifications for catering chef
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
- Must have an extensive knowledge of cooking methods, cooking line, banquets, catering and pastry
- Candidates who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, are preferred
- Must have minimum three-year culinary certificate from accredited school or have related experience such as apprenticeship
- Must possess a NYC Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection
- Ability to manage staff in a professional and efficient manner
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a catering chef. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for catering chef
- This position is a key Holder position and will be responsible for opening and/ or closing a location
- In our team oriented operation there will be occasions when it is necessary to support other areas in the dining center, housing and/or campus beyond those assigned as a primary responsibility
- Facilitate cooking classes or educational programs for guests, staff and/or students as needed
- Assume the role of Food & Beverage Manager or Duty Manager whenever business needs require
- Actively participate in the coordination of department’s response to emergency situations
- Facilitates cooking classes or educational programs for guests, staff and/or students as needed
- Assumes the role of the Chef de Cuisine – Arnold whenever business needs require
- Assumes the role of Food & Beverage Manager or Duty Manager whenever business needs require
- Completes various projects assigned by the supervisor
- Actively participates in the coordination of department’s response to emergency situations
Qualifications for catering chef
- 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
- BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus
- Analytical and evaluative skills necessary to examine, redesign, and implement efficient operations and policies related to operations
- Ability to withstand temperatures with the kitchen working environment, ranging from 0 to 100 degrees
- Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or related field
- Two years of culinary/kitchen management experience
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of catering chef. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for catering chef
- Establish and maintain effective community relations through the component's community outreach plans to educate and connect with parents and community leaders, coordinate activities and education within the community
- Oversee catering and special events within the department
- Partner with the Region's Culinary Center of Excellence Program
- Works with event manager to prepare a variety of nutritionally balanced, attractive and cost effective menu options for clients
- Ensure that all supplies, resources and materials are purchased, ordered or available when needed for catering and banquet events
- Conduct selection, training and development initiative for new and existing kitchen staff scheduling, performance management and assist in annual appraisals
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of the assistant chefs, prep cooks, line cooks and intern employees working on catering events
- Culinary degree is a must
- Be able to work any night and weekend catered events
- Assume the role of the Chef de Cuisine – Arnold whenever business needs require
Qualifications for catering chef
- May require passing a cooking and technical skills test
- Must have experience working in a catering or banquet setting
- Must have an extensive knowledge of cooking methods, cooking line, and pastry
- Ideal candidates will possess 2-3 years of post High School education, preferably a culinary degree, and two to three years in a related position with this company or other organization(s)
- Supervisory skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Menu innovation while adhering to outlet concept
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Catering Chef Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of catering chef. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for catering chef
- Monitor and improve consistency of food quality to enhance overall customer experience
- Organize and regularly conduct food tastings
- Ensure standards and policies are available for staff to create and maintain a safe workplace and environment
- Identify, rectify and report promptly and decisively actual and potential problems to ensure workplace and environmental safety
- Actively encourage and support team members to participate in decision making processes to assume responsibility and authority
- Identify best practices and determine quality and efficiency measures as benchmarks for own performance
- Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained by proactive and not reactive approach
- Effectively manage projects assigned by executive management and delegate projects to reports appropriately
- Partner with Front of House management team to facilitate daily pre-shifts with service staff
- Maximize revenue and net contribution to achieve budgeted profit for Catering & Banquets
Qualifications for catering chef
- Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe Certificate or Alaska Food Workers Card
- Maintain budgeted food cost
- Manage financial progress and actively monitor labor costs, cost of goods, and other expenses
- Prepare and submit a detailed business plan for the following financial year
- Work directly with executive management team and Public Relations department on marketing plans if applicable
- Promote restaurant through dining room presence and table touches regularly