We are looking for a motivated Catering Chef to join our team! You will be working in our off-site commissary kitchen and will be responsible for maintaining the operation of the kitchen, from running service, food prep, and quality control for inventory and physical maintenance.

You are a natural leader with previous supervisory experience as well as experience with high-volume cooking. You excel at mentoring and developing young cooks and lead by example.

You care deeply about creating exceptional food and exceeding quality standards. You are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. You have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities:
- Help manage the preparation and production of food, setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

- Assist with menu development, specify product standards, control and maintain food inventories, adhere to recipes and ensure smooth and safe operations

- Help maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen

- Help set up and produce daily food production schedules

- Help foster the development of the food production team and utility/sanitation staff

- Oversee events for timely deliveries/pick ups and food quality

- Attend events as onsite chef

- Consistently monitor and oversee all kitchen equipment for safe operations.

- Monitor sanitation team’s required daily, weekly and monthly cleaning and sanitation standards are
being adhered to.
- Teach and ensure complete compliance with all food, safety and physical standards and policies

Qualifications:
- Proven experience in the culinary field. Experience in high-volume, quality-oriented catering, restaurant or banquets experience preferred - - Excellent volume cooking and presentation skills
- Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people of different skill levels and varied backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and good listening skills
- Ability to effectively handle many tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment
- Thoroughness, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills
- Good decision-making and ability to proactively make changes as needed
- Ability to work a flexible schedule

Complete our short application today!

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Mission

" Welcome neighbours and friends, we are proud of our team and community and our food and service reflects the warmth and compassion that we extend to our guests. We strive to stay on trend and welcome comments that will help us grow. Growth only occurs with nourishment!. "

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To be recognized as a progressive leader in our industry that is reflected by our commitment to our team, giving them the proper tools in their pursuit of excellence and a trusted source of hospitality and responsibility to our community.

Food & Drink

" We are singularly focused on creating unique and satisfying dishes and drinks by using time tested recipes and the skills of our Culinary and Bar staff. We take great pride in every plate and glass we put out to the public and will always strive to be the place that our community thinks of first when deciding where to go for the evening!

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"And last but not least, Suser Restaurant Group is committed to “Giving Back: to our Local community. Through our “Dining for Dollars Programs” and other venues, we have given back Tens of Thousands of Dollars to Local Schools, Families in need, Community Outreach Programs and many more worthy organizations. We feel it is our responsibility to be a big part of the community that has contributed so much of our success since opening our doors in 2003."

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Health Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription

Management: Health, Dental, Vision after 60 days.

Full Time Employees: Health Benefit program.

Paid Vacation/Paid Time Off Program

Salaried are eligible for 1 week of Vacation after 6 months and 2 weeks after 1 year of Service.

Vacation time available steadily increases over your length of Employment.

Education Reimbursement

After 90 days. Must be in restaurant Field and based on GPA. Up to $500.00 per semester.

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Restaurant Discounts

50% discount on employee meals and 20% discount when dining in or carryout at all our concepts. Sparkies Kitchen & Bar, Stella's Table, Union 212 and Street Side Cafe.

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All employees are eligible for our Company Matched 401k and Roth 401k program. Company matches vest once contributions are made. Investments are handled by John Hancock Must be 18 years old to participate and have 6 months of service.

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