Catering Cook - Roundsman

Summary:

Jorgensen Farms is made up of multiple divisions, creating a unique agritourism environment that blends organic farming with special events. The Catering Cook position is essential in ensuring consistency, efficiency, and presentation of food while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities:

• Follow recipes and procedures to create meals that meet or exceed clients’ wishes and Jorgensen Farms’ standards of quality
• Prepare all food necessary for service to the demonstrated culinary standards. Produce all quantities in accordance with prep lists.
• Work in a prioritized, efficient manner at the required pace of service
• Ensure quality in all that you do. Our cuisine is a value-added product; culinary techniques and service are the two ingredients our guests are paying for beyond the cuisine.
• Execute pull lists in accordance with culinary standards for any events outside of the Oak Grove location at Jorgensen Farms
• Ensure proper management of equipment and workspaces and adherence to safety standards
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist in training other cooks on techniques and efficiencies
• Have a working knowledge of and understanding of BEO’s
• Offer input for seasonal menus in all categories
• Rotate all food stocks
• Assist in keeping all storage and production areas clean, organized, and sanitary to local, county, and state guidelines
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies orders
• Managing waste disposal
• Whatever it takes to create a comfortable, welcoming, and supportive environment for JF staff and guests

Qualifications:

• Guest-centric and team-focused mentality
• Strong attention to detail
• Able and willing to follow directions and recipes
• Be able to lift equipment, move hot and cold food items, and load and unload equipment and food items in and out of a vehicle.
• Staff members must be able to lift equipment up to 40 pounds on a consistent and repetitive basis
• Be able to work on their feet for the entirety of their shift
• Have the ability to relate to a diverse set of team members, clients, and guests
• Be willing to work a variety of shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Associates Culinary Degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Serv Safe Manager Certification
• Inspire a “Bring the Cows Home” spirit

Compensation:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident & Hospital Indemnity
• 401k with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Jorgensen discount on farm products and special events