Traveling Chef
On-siteOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States or Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Provide hands-on training to staff while covering Head Chef duties nationwide, including creating, planning, and executing weekly menus from scratch. Oversee all food preparation, manage kitchen staff schedules and performance, and enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations. Maintain a clean kitchen, order supplies within budget, and communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts. Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of problematic situations with assistance. Send photos regularly of meal presentations to management and assist in planning special events as directed.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Supervisory Experience
- Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
- Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
- Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Diplomacy
- Agility and ability to have a big picture perspective
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary degree is a plus
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