CATERING CHEF - PART TIME

Jamak Fabrication•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Catering Chef leads the culinary side of the catering business and contributes to clients’ and guests’ experiences. The role is responsible for menu planning, production, execution, and quality for catered events of all sizes, including private gatherings, weddings, and corporate events. The position is part-time and hourly, scheduled for 25 hours weekly, and reports to the Executive Chef and General Manager.

Requirements

Experience as a Chef or Sous Chef with significant catering or banquet experience.
Proven ability to plan and execute events from menu development through service.
Strong food safety knowledge.
Ability to lead and train a team.
Strong communication and client service skills.
Strong work ethic and reliability.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be on your feet for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds as needed with assistance.
Continuous use of hands and arms.
Continuous standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

Food manager certification.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Meet with Catering Event Managers to review menus, dietary needs, headcounts, and timelines.
Develop and cost catering menus and proposals with the Executive Chef and Catering Event Managers.
Create event production sheets, prep lists, and load-out checklists.
Ensure event products are ordered and received, and manage food cost and waste.
Lead preparation, cooking, and packing, ensuring recipes, portions, and presentation meet standards.
Direct and train kitchen and event staff.
Oversee on-site setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup at events, including food holding and serving temperatures.
Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude with clients, coworkers, and guests.
Fill in wherever necessary, including supporting the restaurant kitchen.
Report to work as scheduled, on time, well-groomed, and dressed in proper uniform.