Culinary Preparation Specialist

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Savory Hospitality Full time
Job DescriptionAbout Us

Savory Hospitality is a premier catering and hospitality firm dedicated to enhancing the corporate catering landscape with fresh and dependable services. Our dynamic environment prioritizes exceptional food experiences and outstanding hospitality. Based in a central urban location, we offer a variety of culinary services, including meeting catering, large-scale meals, receptions, and special events. We are well-versed in the challenges of corporate dining and provide tailored solutions to meet those needs. Our expansive commissary allows us to streamline operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective food service. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our close-knit team and contribute to the future of Savory.

About the Role

We are in search of a Culinary Preparation Specialist to become a part of our Savory Hospitality team. The ideal candidate will proactively address the needs of our organization and clients, emphasizing order fulfillment, presentation, safety, and high-quality products. The Culinary Preparation Specialist will be responsible for assembling and securely packaging completed orders while embodying the Savory spirit and delivering exceptional service. Additionally, this role involves communicating any quality or inventory concerns that arise during service. Other key responsibilities include supporting both the culinary and hospitality teams.

About You

We are selective about our team members, ensuring alignment with our mission and values. We foster a family-oriented culture where everyone feels valued and connected. We seek individuals who are:

Qualifications:
- Self-Motivated: Takes pride in their work and can operate independently.
- Authentic: Embraces their uniqueness and creativity.
- Curious: Eager to learn about operations, hospitality, food, and beverage.
- Collaborative: Values teamwork and believes in achieving goals together.
- Solutions-Oriented: Proactively addresses potential challenges to ensure future success.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in high-volume catering, restaurants, or hospitality.
- A team player with a friendly demeanor and strong values.
- Flexible and willing to work various shifts, including evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities
  • Follow the preparation list provided by chefs to organize tasks.
  • Label and stock all ingredients for easy access.
  • Measure and prepare ingredients for cooking.
  • Perform basic cooking tasks such as reducing sauces and parboiling.
  • Prepare simple dishes like salads and entrees.
  • Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
  • Adhere to nutrition and sanitation standards.
  • Complete additional kitchen duties as assigned.
Skills
  • Proven experience as a culinary preparation specialist.
  • Knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
  • Manual dexterity for using cutting tools and kitchen equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to remain positive under pressure.
  • Experience in high-volume food production.
  • Proficient in various knife skills.


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