Job Summary
We are seeking a Sous Chef to join the team at our catering company. In this position, you will be responsible for taking lead on daily catering orders and managing other cooks to make sure everything is out correctly and on time. We do mostly corporate catering for breakfast and lunches, buffets and boxed lunches. We also do meals for three Meals on Wheels sites in the area. You will be assisting in putting together these meals and packaging and making sure everything is in and out of the oven when needed. We also provide lunch Monday thru Friday for a local school. Our head chef needs a "go to" person he can trust and rely on to handle these things a long with him. More about this job can be discussed in an in person interview. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, reliable, motivated, and committed to creating an excellent experience for our clients. If you feel you fit this description and would enjoy this position, we want to hear from you!! Please submit your application/resume!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
- Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions, follow recipes from scratch
- Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
- Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
- Ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
- Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
- Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
- Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Head Chef
- Collaborating with delivery drivers to ensure all orders go out on time and are all loaded correctly
- Managing when food goes in the oven and taking out when needed
- Assisting the Head Chef with prep lists for other cooks
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a culinary environment
- ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification is preferred
- Ability to follow recipes and ask questions when unsure
- Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds
TnT's Catering is open!
We understand what is becoming the new normal in corporate offices and we are here to help switch to individual packaging and ways to keep employees healthy!
Our breakfast and lunch buffets are now available individually packaged and delivered hot.
In addition we have created our NEW online MARKETPLACE!! This is where you go to stock up on individual microwavable entrees like pastas, burrito bowls, pot pies, and more!
We have sandwiches, salads, bakery, and now beverages like cases of soda, Sassy Cow milks in pints and gallons, waters, coffee drinks, and energy drinks!
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