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Example chef/catering requirements on a job description
Chef/catering requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in chef/catering job postings.
Sample chef/catering requirements
- Prior experience in a professional kitchen
- Ability to read and follow recipes accurately
- Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines
- Culinary degree or certification preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
Sample required chef/catering soft skills
- Creativity and ability to develop new dishes and menus
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and precision in plating and presentation
- Passion for food and commitment to quality
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing menus and customer needs
Chef/catering job description example 1
Caterstaff chef/catering job description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Since 1991, Caterstaff has been the leader in providing professional service and culinary staff throughout New England.
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
RATE OF PAY PER HOUR: Starting pay $20/hr (no experience) and up to $25/hr with verified related experience.
Description
Starting pay $20/hr (no experience) and up to $25/hr with verified related experience.
Your chef skills will be a great asset to this fast paced, diverse list of clients that Caterstaff has worked with for over 20 years. We work with the top caterers, clubs, corporate dining, higher education and private clients throughout New England. Event locations throughout the greater eastern Massachusetts area. (Boston, North Shore, South Shore, Worcester) We are NOT an app based, national job posting company and have strong, local relationships. Shifts available every day of the week mornings, afternoons and evenings. There is a 5 hour minimum.
WE OFFER:
-Flexible work schedule
-Quick pay option
-Referral bonus
-Carpooling provided to and from events if not T accessible
Working as a chef for Caterstaff:
-Passion for executing delicious food
-Ability to work well & communicate in a fast paced environment
-A positive "can do" and team oriented attitude
-Ability to give and take instruction/ feedback without ego
-Previous experience in catering, banquet, or fine dining kitchen (or a fast learner with good underlying technique and understanding of fundamentals)
-Reliable windows of time that can be booked for on-call work (i.e., you can hold to your commitments)
Your work environment:
Venues for catering chefs vary. Some work for corporations or caterers and use the same kitchen for every event. Others travel to homes, public meeting halls or reception locations and have to use the kitchen equipment and tools available to them.
WE'RE HIRING NOW! YOU WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 48 HOURS! WE BOOK YOUR FREE TIME! WE BOOK YOUR FREE TIME
PM21
POSITION: Catering Chef - On Call
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
RATE OF PAY PER HOUR: Starting pay $20/hr (no experience) and up to $25/hr with verified related experience.
Description
Starting pay $20/hr (no experience) and up to $25/hr with verified related experience.
Your chef skills will be a great asset to this fast paced, diverse list of clients that Caterstaff has worked with for over 20 years. We work with the top caterers, clubs, corporate dining, higher education and private clients throughout New England. Event locations throughout the greater eastern Massachusetts area. (Boston, North Shore, South Shore, Worcester) We are NOT an app based, national job posting company and have strong, local relationships. Shifts available every day of the week mornings, afternoons and evenings. There is a 5 hour minimum.
WE OFFER:
-Flexible work schedule
-Quick pay option
-Referral bonus
-Carpooling provided to and from events if not T accessible
Working as a chef for Caterstaff:
-Passion for executing delicious food
-Ability to work well & communicate in a fast paced environment
-A positive "can do" and team oriented attitude
-Ability to give and take instruction/ feedback without ego
-Previous experience in catering, banquet, or fine dining kitchen (or a fast learner with good underlying technique and understanding of fundamentals)
-Reliable windows of time that can be booked for on-call work (i.e., you can hold to your commitments)
Your work environment:
Venues for catering chefs vary. Some work for corporations or caterers and use the same kitchen for every event. Others travel to homes, public meeting halls or reception locations and have to use the kitchen equipment and tools available to them.
WE'RE HIRING NOW! YOU WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 48 HOURS! WE BOOK YOUR FREE TIME! WE BOOK YOUR FREE TIME
PM21
POSITION: Catering Chef - On Call
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Chef/catering job description example 2
Nana Management Services, LLC chef/catering job description
The Catering Chef position is responsible for the preparation, production, and quality presentation of a variety of foods which will directly support ANMC/ANTHC catering and food service operations. This position is responsible for supervising staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
* Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
* Prepares a variety of proteins such as wild game, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
* Knowledge of traditional foods.
* Ensures all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost-effective manner.
* Maintains a clean and sanitary work station.
* Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
* Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
* Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
* Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems.
* Supports an effective safety program.
* This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team.
* Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
* Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent.
* Must have Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler's Card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire.
* Must have three (3) years of Catering Chef experience in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel or hospital.
* Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
* Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
* A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy.
* Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
* Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
* Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
* Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Varicella (chicken pox), TB, and any other immunizations and screenings designated in the current ANTHC Employee Health Program for Infection Control in Hospital Personnel.
* Contract requires candidate to get a flu shot pre-hire and annually thereafter.
* Contractor may be required to maintain all employee health records on site.
* This contract requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last dose). If you are not fully vaccinated please acknowledge that, in order to be hired, you must be fully vaccinated or have a client/company approved exemption.
Background Requirement:
Level One: An individual is ineligible to work in any position that has Regular Contact With or Control over Children, Dependent Adults or Vulnerable Persons if the individual has been convicted of:
* One or more felonies and/or two or more misdemeanors of Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes of Violence.
* Any Crime against a Child, Dependent Adult or Vulnerable person, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense.
* Any Sex Crime, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense.
* Murder.
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of traditional indigenous foods of Alaska.
* Some baking experience highly desired.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather).
Noise level: Moderate
Description of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare setting.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
Travel: None
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
* Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
* Prepares a variety of proteins such as wild game, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
* Knowledge of traditional foods.
* Ensures all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost-effective manner.
* Maintains a clean and sanitary work station.
* Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
* Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
* Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
* Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems.
* Supports an effective safety program.
* This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team.
* Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
* Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent.
* Must have Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler's Card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire.
* Must have three (3) years of Catering Chef experience in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel or hospital.
* Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
* Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
* A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy.
* Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
* Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
* Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
* Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Varicella (chicken pox), TB, and any other immunizations and screenings designated in the current ANTHC Employee Health Program for Infection Control in Hospital Personnel.
* Contract requires candidate to get a flu shot pre-hire and annually thereafter.
* Contractor may be required to maintain all employee health records on site.
* This contract requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last dose). If you are not fully vaccinated please acknowledge that, in order to be hired, you must be fully vaccinated or have a client/company approved exemption.
Background Requirement:
Level One: An individual is ineligible to work in any position that has Regular Contact With or Control over Children, Dependent Adults or Vulnerable Persons if the individual has been convicted of:
* One or more felonies and/or two or more misdemeanors of Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes of Violence.
* Any Crime against a Child, Dependent Adult or Vulnerable person, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense.
* Any Sex Crime, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense.
* Murder.
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of traditional indigenous foods of Alaska.
* Some baking experience highly desired.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather).
Noise level: Moderate
Description of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare setting.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
Travel: None
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.
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Chef/catering job description example 3
NANA chef/catering job description
The Catering Chef position is responsible for the preparation, production, and quality presentation of a variety of foods which will directly support ANMC/ANTHC catering and food service operations\. This position is responsible for supervising staff\.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served\.
+ Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures\.
+ Prepares a variety of proteins such as wild game, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment\.
+ Knowledge of traditional foods\.
+ Ensures all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost\-effective manner\.
+ Maintains a clean and sanitary work station\.
+ Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes\.
+ Assists in food prep assignments during off\-peak periods as needed\.
+ Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement\.
+ Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems\.
+ Supports an effective safety program\.
+ This position has no supervisory responsibilities\.
+ Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team\.
+ Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned\.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Requirements
+ Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent\.
+ Must have Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler's Card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire\.
+ Must have three \(3\) years of Catering Chef experience in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel or hospital\.
+ Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment\.
+ Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner\.
+ A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three \(3\) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy\.
+ Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English\.
+ Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act\.
+ Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English\.
+ Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, rubella \(MMR\), Varicella \(chicken pox\), TB, and any other immunizations and screenings designated in the current ANTHC Employee Health Program for Infection Control in Hospital Personnel\.
+ Contract requires candidate to get a flu shot pre\-hire and annually thereafter\.
+ Contractor may be required to maintain all employee health records on site\.
+ This contract requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID\-19 \(two weeks after the last dose\)\. If you are not fully vaccinated please acknowledge that, in order to be hired, you must be fully vaccinated or have a client/company approved exemption\.
**Background Requirement:**
**Level One** : An individual is ineligible to work in any position that has Regular Contact With or Control over Children, Dependent Adults or Vulnerable Persons if the individual has been convicted of:
+ One or more felonies and/or two or more misdemeanors of Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes of Violence\.
+ Any Crime against a Child, Dependent Adult or Vulnerable person, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense\.
+ Any Sex Crime, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense\.
+ Murder\.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Knowledge of traditional indigenous foods of Alaska\.
+ Some baking experience highly desired\.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor \(Occasional exposure to moderate weather\)\.
Noise level: Moderate
Description of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare setting\.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs\. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift\.
Travel: None
Competencies
**NMS Core Values**
Safety guides our behavior\.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities\.
Commitments made will be fulfilled\.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect\.
The environment will be protected and sustained\.
**Organization:** Food and Facilities Management
**Job:** Food Preparation & Service
**Primary Location:** US\-AK\-Anchorage
**Shift:** Variable
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served\.
+ Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures\.
+ Prepares a variety of proteins such as wild game, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment\.
+ Knowledge of traditional foods\.
+ Ensures all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost\-effective manner\.
+ Maintains a clean and sanitary work station\.
+ Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes\.
+ Assists in food prep assignments during off\-peak periods as needed\.
+ Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement\.
+ Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems\.
+ Supports an effective safety program\.
+ This position has no supervisory responsibilities\.
+ Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team\.
+ Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned\.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Requirements
+ Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent\.
+ Must have Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler's Card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire\.
+ Must have three \(3\) years of Catering Chef experience in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel or hospital\.
+ Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment\.
+ Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner\.
+ A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three \(3\) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy\.
+ Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English\.
+ Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act\.
+ Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English\.
+ Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, rubella \(MMR\), Varicella \(chicken pox\), TB, and any other immunizations and screenings designated in the current ANTHC Employee Health Program for Infection Control in Hospital Personnel\.
+ Contract requires candidate to get a flu shot pre\-hire and annually thereafter\.
+ Contractor may be required to maintain all employee health records on site\.
+ This contract requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID\-19 \(two weeks after the last dose\)\. If you are not fully vaccinated please acknowledge that, in order to be hired, you must be fully vaccinated or have a client/company approved exemption\.
**Background Requirement:**
**Level One** : An individual is ineligible to work in any position that has Regular Contact With or Control over Children, Dependent Adults or Vulnerable Persons if the individual has been convicted of:
+ One or more felonies and/or two or more misdemeanors of Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes of Violence\.
+ Any Crime against a Child, Dependent Adult or Vulnerable person, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense\.
+ Any Sex Crime, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense\.
+ Murder\.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Knowledge of traditional indigenous foods of Alaska\.
+ Some baking experience highly desired\.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor \(Occasional exposure to moderate weather\)\.
Noise level: Moderate
Description of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare setting\.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs\. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift\.
Travel: None
Competencies
**NMS Core Values**
Safety guides our behavior\.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities\.
Commitments made will be fulfilled\.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect\.
The environment will be protected and sustained\.
**Organization:** Food and Facilities Management
**Job:** Food Preparation & Service
**Primary Location:** US\-AK\-Anchorage
**Shift:** Variable
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024