Catering Cook

Description

APEX Restaurant and Market Solutions is the Premier Corporate Dining and Vending Services Company.  Come join our dynamic team of employees and be a part of our corporate growth!  Work Monday Through Friday daytime hours.  NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS.  Earn PTO, Medical Benefits, and Paid Holidays.  

Catering cook's responsibilities include:

• Food preparation: Preparing and cooking food for events, receptions, and retail operations
• Food presentation: Garnishing and decorating food to make it visually appealing
• Kitchen maintenance: Cleaning the kitchen, food storage areas, utensils, and equipment
• Sanitation: Maintaining health and safety standards for food storage, preparation, and kitchen safety
• Equipment operation: Using food preparation equipment such as mixers, ovens, choppers, and steamers
• Food storage: Storing food properly in refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms
• Dietary requirements: Meeting special dietary requirements
• Extra Duties: Assisting the café when needed and helping catering manager with deliveries

Some skills and qualifications that are useful for catering cooks include: 

• Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 30 pounds 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, strenuous environment 
• Ability to handle exposure to changing temperatures 
• Ability to stand on one's feet for extended periods of time 
• Ability to read and measure recipes 
• Basic knife skills 
• Knowledge of weights and measures 
• Basic understanding of cooking techniques 

Requirements

Food Handlers Certificate a plus