Culinary Event Specialist

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Blue Plate Catering Full time
Job Overview

The Culinary Event Specialist plays a crucial role in the off-site preparation and presentation of food in accordance with established service standards.

This position is responsible for ensuring proper food storage and sanitation practices are followed throughout the cooking, holding, and serving processes. The Culinary Event Specialist will collaborate closely with the Event Chef to synchronize timing, manage special requests, and adhere to plating specifications, all aimed at achieving complete guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and organize the kitchen and necessary supplies for optimal food production as directed by the Event Chef.
  • Stay attentive during pre-event meetings where the Chef will outline details regarding food presentation, flavor profiles, and timing.
  • Adhere to safe food handling protocols at all times.
  • Clean and dismantle the kitchen after events, upholding Blue Plate standards for sanitation and cleanliness.
  • Punctually sign in and out according to the scheduled times.
  • Dress in the appropriate uniform as specified in the Back of House Dress Code Policy.
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: The following qualifications are essential for this role:

  • A high school diploma is required; a Culinary Arts degree or advanced culinary certification is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a restaurant, kitchen, or catering environment is necessary.
  • Completion of the City of Chicago Department of Public Health Certified Food Service Manager certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Essential Skills: To excel in this position, candidates must demonstrate:

  • The ability to follow directions and execute tasks effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Exceptional service standards.
  • A foundational knowledge of food.

Language Proficiency:

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this role include:

  • Regularly engaging in talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
  • Frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands to feel, reaching with arms, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching for extended periods.
  • Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 60 lbs.
  • Specific vision requirements including close-range vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The characteristics of the work environment include:

  • Exposure to extreme heat and cold (both weather-related and kitchen-related).
  • Working in wet conditions (both weather-related and kitchen-related).
  • Noise levels ranging from low to moderate.
  • Proximity to toxic/caustic chemicals and fumes or airborne particles.
  • Working near moving or mechanical parts.

Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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