Seasonal Catering Cook - Gourmet Gang
Norfolk, VA
About the Job
***Schedule is Thursday - Monday from 7am to 3pm***
***We're looking for someone to work from beginning of November up until right before Christmas***
About Us:
As the "go-to" caterer in the Coastal Virginia area for more than twenty-seven years, The Gourmet Gang has built an unmatched reputation for producing distinctive events and providing high quality, handcrafted menus that are as creative as they are delicious.
Our six gourmet lunch bistros offer imaginative flavors and top-quality ingredients that delight our "regulars" and our new guests alike. In addition, our professional full-service event catering has been a part of our area's most notable soirees, galas and corporate events.
About you:
- Producing beautifully prepared dishes brings you joy.
- You appreciate a clean workspace and seek out opportunities to "leave it better than you found it."
- You pride yourself on finishing tasks quickly and efficiently.
- You are willing to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them.
How You Will Make an Impact:
The Seasonal Catering Cook is responsible for assisting our Executive Chef in preparing dishes and meals for our catering events.
- Prepare dishes and meals in our scratch kitchen for catering events by washing, chopping, cutting, weighing, and mixing ingredients and garnishing finished dishes.
- Use standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality.
- Clean, set up, and break down kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
- Cover, label, and date all food products, and follow all food safety rules for proper storage.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 2+ years of Cook level experience, preferably in a catering environment
- Proven experience following set recipes
- Neat and professional appearance
- Knowledge and ability to work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
The Good Stuff!
- $16-20/hr
- Free Employee Shift Meal as well as an additional 40% deli discount
