Executive Chef

Occasions

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* Position Title:

** Executive Chef

** Salary:**  $120,000 to $ 140,000

** Other Forms of Compensation:
** Quarterly Incentive Pay

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

** _a vision for creating remarkable events_*
* FOOD FIRST. INSPIRED BY INGREDIENTS. GREAT SERVICE.

About our Company

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers has worked closely with our clients to create remarkable events.  We have grown in size but maintain a boutique approach to full-service catering with a focus on custom menus, creative décor, expert planning and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design and hospitality to reflect your unique style, taste and vision. With over thirty years of experience, we have an unmatched scope of knowledge, resources and relationships to produce events that exceed expectation and delight in every way.

Occasions Caterers has a mission to have dedicated team members who support and work together to create exceptional catered experiences each and every day.

If you want to be a part of an exceptional team who values Excellence by setting the bar high, Integrity by living our values, Respect by valuing the contributions of every team member, Teamwork by supporting each other, and Innovation by keeping things exciting, please see our open position below.

** Job Summary*
* ** Working as the Executive Chef,
** you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines

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Experience with leading large teams

+ Cross functional leadership across 80- 100 cooks and 13 manager directs

+ Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality

+ Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards

+  Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned

+ Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed

+ Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products

+ Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits

+ Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting

+ Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* · A.S. or equivalent experience

· Luxury catering  exp with 5-star hotels, Off premise catering,5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training and leading large teams

· Extensive catering experience a plus

· High volume, complex food service operations experience - highly desirable

· Institutional and batch cooking experiences

· Hands-on chef experience a must

· Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

· Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

· Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

· Serv Safe certified - highly desirable

** Associates at Occasions are offered many fantastic benefits.*
* Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

+ Retirement Plan

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and…