What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Chef position at Merri-Makers Caterers?
Catering Chef
For over 47 years Merri-Makers has been the premier caterer in New Jersey. We are currently interviewing for an preeminent Catering Chef in Monmouth/Ocean Counties. Excellent growth opportunities with advancement. Work in a new, state-of-the-art kitchen.
Catering Chef oversees weekly production of high-end weddings, follows production recipes and food safety standards.
PRODUCTION KITCHEN:
-Manage culinary team in preparation for weekend events
-Ensure food production is packed on proper event carts for transportation
-Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm
CHEF FOR OFF-PREMISE EVENTS:
-Review final loadout for your event
-Arrive at event, execute in accordance with Maitre D’ and the event timing schedule
-Consolidate food items and return to commissary kitchen
-Event days Friday, Saturday 11am-11pm
-Approx 40-50 hrs per week
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 5 years experience required
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Guaranteed Gratuity
- End of the year bonus
- Shift Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (Preferred)
- Culinary experience: 5 years (Required)
- Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- ServSafe (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50,000
