Senior Cook, Catering
$52,000–$52,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior Cook, Catering for City Beet Kitchens under Project Renewal. Responsible for preparing and presenting hot/cold dishes with focus on creativity, cleanliness, and food safety. Lead hot station, manage inventory, ensure proper packaging and presentation, collaborate with head chef and sous/exec chefs, assist with menu development and training of interns and new hires, and support catering for events including galas, shelters, and boxed meals. Must have 5+ years in hot line/prep or related culinary roles, strong knife skills, Food Handlers certification, ability to follow recipes and scale batches, and ability to lift 30-50lbs. On-site, five days per week, 6:00am–2:00pm, with flexibility for events.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hot line, prep or related culinary roles
- Strong knife skills and working knowledge of hot-kitchen techniques
- Food Handlers certified
- Ability to follow recipes, scale batches, and adapt to last minute changes
- Must maintain a clean and sanitary workstation consistently
- High attention to detail and time management under volume pressure
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
- Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a calm, positive, and professional attitude at all times, especially under pressure
- Experience preparing catering-style platters, boxed meals, and buffet setups
- Ability to take instructions and feedback from head chef, Director of Events, and Senior Events Manager
- Exceptional patience with culinary students, interns, and junior cooks
- Ability to lift 30-50lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
- This position is five days a week on site 6:00am to 2:00pm with flexibility needed for special events and large orders.
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