Experienced Prep and Event Chefs

JDK is an experienced and distinguished event-planning, catering, and design company serving central PA with a team dedicated to helping our customers create memorable experiences that will last a lifetime. We value having people committed to our core values:  talented and passionate employees, unparalleled customer service, flawless execution, and constant innovation. We have over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and have grown from a sibling trio (the J, D, and K of the name!) to a thriving team of nearly 200. We are passionate about offering exceptional guest service, incredibly fresh and delicious food, and innovative event design.  We care about being a network of family and not just a cohort of coworkers and are looking to grow our culinary event execution team. Catering and/or restaurant cooking experience is preferred! If we sound like the kind of company you want to work with, we’d love to meet you!

This job is for you if:

• You pride yourself on being on time for work


• You have a passion for culinary excellence


• Thinking on your feet comes naturally to you


• The words “I can’t” don’t exist in your vocabulary


• Collaboration is your jam and you enjoy working with a team


• You have previous catering and/or restaurant cooking experience

Here’s what an ordinary day of work might look like:

• In House prep days
  
  
  
  • Wash, peel, chop, slice, and dice whatever might be necessary
  
  
  • Follow recipes and get those culinary creations ready to be finished on-site
  
  
  • Break down and clean up the kitchen area
  
  
  
  


• On event days: 
  
  
  
  • Set up kitchen area
  
  
  • Assist in finishing cooking dishes, assemble hors d’oeuvres, plate dinners, or maybe man an action station
  
  
  • Break down and clean up the kitchen area
  
  
  
  

You’re gonna need this to carry out this job:

• Physical stamina to stand for long periods


• Valid Driver’s License


• Reliable transportation


• Punctuality

What’s in it for you:

• A flexible and nontraditional work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the event schedule


• Up to 30-40 hours each week between in-house food preparation, as well as day-of event execution. 


• Competitive hourly wage dependent on experience


• A fun and exciting work environment


• Great company culture where everyone knows your name

We are an equal-opportunity place to work!

What are you waiting for? Apply now! If you are excited about working for us and creating culinary masterpieces, send us an application and your resume!