Catering Charge Chef

Fireside Catering LLC•Burlington, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In the Commissary: As a Charge Chef, at our Burlington kitchen you will be responsible for leading a small team of cooks prepping ingredients for a wide variety of menus including high end weddings in a scratch kitchen. You must ensure that your team prep lists are completed accurately and efficiently. On Events: As a Charge Chef, you will run events at many prestigious venues around metro Boston such as The Estate at Moraine Farms, The Crane Estate, The Stevens Estate and many more. You will typically lead 3 or more cooks in the preparation and plating of delicious meals for a wide variety of events according to the event timeline. Menus often include hors ‘d oeuvres, first course, entrée, cake cutting, dessert and late-night food for 50 to 200+ person events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, excellent leadership skills, and experience in a high-volume restaurant or catering environment. The job has flexible, full or part-time scheduling, This is an hourly position.

Requirements

Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Desire to mentor and develop new culinary staff
Take pride in your job – We use ingredients from our own farm, The Farm at Gibbet Hill and many local vendors.
Strong communication skills, ability to follow direction and ability to work in a fast paced team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume restaurant or catering environment

Responsibilities

Follow recipes and directions while leading your team to ensure that all unique menu items are prepared and presented consistently and to high quality standards
Work with other kitchen staff members and Front of the House staff efficiently and effectively
Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including proper storage and labeling of all food items