PT Catering Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: PT Catering Chef

Status: Part-time

Reports To: Culinary Director & Executive Chef

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Catering Chef is responsible for portioning, assemble and prepare ingredients and basic menu components according to the PPHG culinary team s standards of quality, accuracy and presentation. This individual is responsible for managing his/her station in the kitchen and onsite during Patrick Properties events, including the setup and stocking of all necessary supplies, always ensuring the highest caliber product and warm, professional service representative of the company. The Catering Chef will work as part of a team within a fast-paced work environment while strictly adhering to established sanitation and safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare wide array of cooking ingredients according to MOP s specifications by washing and chopping vegetables, breaking down proteins, reducing sauces and other basic tasks.
• Implement a variety of cooking methods using full range of kitchen equipment, with heavy emphasis on cutting and knife skills.
• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties; stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products to assure smooth service, replenishing as necessary and making requests for supplies that are needed.
• Ensure freshness and quality by labeling and storing all ingredients to appear organized and easily accessible; oversee inventory rotation following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures.
• Measure seasonings and portion ingredients according to standardized portion size and recipe prior to preparation.
• Ensure all areas of work station and equipment are kept clean and orderly by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and removing trash, diligently following safety and sanitation policies and processes of the company; report any item that is broken or needs repair to manager.
• Perform additional food prep and kitchen duties assigned by executive chef or sous chef.