Prepares and presents high-quality hot and cold foods for catered events, club concessions, and action stations. Follows production, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards while maintaining an organized kitchen. May lead small cooking teams and interact with clients during public events. Requires at least three years of upscale, high-volume food preparation experience and proficiency in multiple cooking techniques.
SUMMARY: Experienced in high-volume, high-quality preparation and production of hot and cold foods for catered events. Adept at working in fast-paced environments, ensuring consistency, safety, and presentation standards. Role may include cooking in public settings and engaging directly with clients to provide exceptional guest experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare menu items according to posted production lists and event requirements.
- Cook, assemble, and present food items to established quality and presentation specifications.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Lead small teams in executing event food preparation and production.
- Support club concession stands and action stations as needed during events.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in roles where sensitive information or client interactions require discretion.
- Special projects and assignments as business dictates
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position may oversee small groups of cooks in preparation projects and event execution
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 years of upscale food preparation experience in a high-volume catering operation or restaurant environment
- Culinary degree or accredited culinary certification preferred
- Proven proficiency in a full range of cooking techniques, including grilling to temperature, sautéing, roasting, braising, deep frying, and poaching
- Strong reliable attendance record
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast-paced kitchen setting
- The noise level in the WORK ENVIRONMENT is usually loud
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Serve-Safe certification
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics
Paycom Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
Charlotte, United States
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