Executive Catering Chef

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance

Catering Chef (Events + Production)

We’re hiring a Catering Chef to help execute high-quality food for corporate and social events. This role is hands‑on and fast‑paced—perfect for a chef who thrives on organization, consistency, and delivering great food under tight timelines.

• Prepare, cook, and finish menu items for catered events (hot & cold, plated, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres)
• Follow recipes, prep lists, and production schedules to meet event deadlines
• Assist with event execution as needed (on‑site finishing, setup coordination, quality checks)
• Maintain high standards for taste, presentation, and portion control
• Support menu execution for upscale and modern events, including weddings and corporate functions
• Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and temperature logs (Serv Safe standards)
• Keep kitchen and prep areas clean, organized, and inspection‑ready
• Manage inventory, receiving, and low stock/ordering
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and event staff to ensure smooth service

• 2+ years of professional cooking experience (catering, banquet, or high‑volume preferred)
• Strong knife skills, time management, and ability to multitask
• Calm under pressure with a quality‑first mindset
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as events require
• Knowledge of food safety standards;
  Serv Safe required
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Experience with weddings or upscale catered events
• Familiarity with batch cooking, banquet plating, and hors d’oeuvre production
• Valid driver’s license (for off‑site events)

Competitive pay (based on experience)

A supportive team environment and a variety of events year‑round

Submit your resume and required Serv Safe certification.

Job Type: Full-time

License/Certification:
Serv Safe (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Baton Rouge, LA 70808:
Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person