Catering Cook
Description

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Summary: Catering cooks are responsible for carrying out all duties required to execute a catered rental in our Beer Hall and/or Investor’s Pub. 

Duties:

  • Be prepared to work at designated start time
  • Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area, kitchen and restaurant 
  • Prepare ingredients (vegetables, meats etc.), marinades, sauces, seasonings, and side dishes as required per the BEO and Chef’s direction
  • Cook dishes as required per BEO and Chef’s direction and prepare the food for service
  • Coordinate with executive chef and banquet chef prep needs for the week
  • Travel between the 2 kitchens in a timely manner with supplies needed to accomplish prep work
  • Learn S.O.P.'s of beer garden and catering kitchen and be able to conduct prep work for both locations
  • Produce prep for beer garden and catering kitchen and transport the items back to the beer garden
  • Assures that product meets quality standards
  • Monitor and maintain inventory levels and rotate food to ensure freshness
  • Opening and closing duties as required
  • Clean kitchen after event including counters, dishes, flatware, and equipment
  • Know and follow all laws, rules, regulations and company policies regarding proper food handling; this is a part of everybody’s job description.
  • Work as a team with all coworkers
  • Being a promotional spokesman for Saint Arnold; this is a part of everybody’s job description
  • All other duties as assigned


Requirements
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, high pressure environment
  • Must understand weights, measures and conversions
  • Know food safety and inventory concepts such as FIFO, time and temperature requirements and the hierarchy of food storage
  • Prior kitchen experience or related degree/certification required
  • Prior catering or banquet experience a plus
  • Must be able be on feet for the duration of the shift
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
  • Food Handler’s Training required prior to start and must be maintained throughout tenure
  • Ability to maintain patience with guests and coworkers in difficult situations
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to communicate in English (read and speak). 
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Ability to think quickly and creatively to address unique quest needs