Catering/Commissary Cook

1 month ago

Norfolk, United States Gourmet Gang Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About Us:

As the "go-to" caterer in the Coastal Virginia area for more than twenty-seven years, The Gourmet Gang has built an unmatched reputation for producing distinctive events and providing high quality, handcrafted menus that are as creative as they are delicious.

Our six gourmet lunch bistros offer imaginative flavors and top-quality ingredients that delight our "regulars" and our new guests alike. In addition, our professional full-service event catering has been a part of our area's most notable soirees, galas and corporate events.

About you:

  • Producing beautifully prepared dishes brings you joy.
  • You are a team player with responsible approaches to work and your job history reflects that.
  • You believe that being on time means being five minutes early.
  • You appreciate a clean workspace and seek out opportunities to "leave it better than you found it."
  • You pride yourself on finishing tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • You are willing to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Catering/Commissary Cook is responsible for assisting our Executive Chef in preparing dishes and meals for our catering events and producing bulk food orders for our commissary.

  • Prepare dishes and meals in our scratch kitchen for catering events by washing, chopping, cutting, weighing, and mixing ingredients and garnishing finished dishes.
  • Use standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality.
  • Execute and oversee bulk food preparations for our commissary orders.
  • Clean, set up, and break down kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
  • Cover, label, and date all food products, and follow all food safety rules for proper storage.
  • Most of your time will be spent in our catering kitchen but there will be occasional events we will need your on-site to plate food and work action stations (carving, sandwiches, etc.)
  • Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 2+ years of Cook level experience
  • Proven experience following set recipes
  • Neat and professional appearance
  • Knowledge and ability to work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Able to work a set schedule from 10am to 6pm, with flexibility during the busy season; also open to someone interested in PT hours

The Good Stuff

  • $16-20/hr
  • Free Employee Shift Meal as well as an additional 40% deli discount
  • Growth opportunities - learn and cross train
  • 6 paid holidays and 96 hours of PTO
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available after 60 days
  • 401(k) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
  • Voluntary supplemental insurance plans available

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