Catering Cook & Production

ISS • El Dorado Hills, CA

1d • $26 - $29

About The Position

Produce food for catering that is visually appealing, tastes great and adheres to Guckenheimer standards. Prepare, deliver, attractively arrange buffet and other catering equipment needed for setup.

Requirements

• Must be able to correctly and safely use standard kitchen equipment. Chefs' knives, Convection ovens, meat and cheese slicing machines, steamers, mandolins, grills, and broilers
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for food preparation
• Must have knowledge of standard catering presentation techniques
• Job requires skills to organize scheduled work to insure on time deliveries
• Valid driver’s license and driving experience
• Possess SERV Safe certification or City/State Food Handlers Card
• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods per customer orders as required
• Season and prepare food according to recipes and experience
• Use ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons
• Substitute for or assist other pantry employees during emergencies or rush periods
• Wash, peel, cut, and produce meats and vegetables to utilize for cold food production
• Present food attractively on platters
• Deliver completed catering orders in a timely manner
• Follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents
• Commitment to the service values and ethics of the client company
• Comply with all SERV Safe and HACCP programs and principles

Benefits

• Guckenheimer offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed