Catering Cook- gig position

3 months ago


Memphis, United States Memphis Zoo Full time

Catering Cook:

Position Summary

We are looking for a kitchen cook that has experience working in catering kitchens. Needs to be energetic and used to working in fast paced environments with changing locations. Your main responsibilities include: food preparation, plating of dinners, serving dishes to servers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work flexible shifts and be self-driven with strong work ethic and can work well with minimum supervision.

This is a GIG position that is only for catering events. Work days will vary depending on scheduled events. There are no guaranteed hours for this position.

Core Responsibilities:

Prepare food for service as directed

Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality in a timely manner

Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests

Keep work area, as well as areas of the kitchen, neat and tidy

Take care of leftover items once event has wrapped finished

Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for events

Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of items

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation list

Wash dishes before, during and after event

Take out garbage as needed

Take dirty linens out

Close down kitchen according to set standards before leaving for the day

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned, or existing duties may be modified, at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

Memphis Zoo is a drug free workplace



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