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Patrice and Associates - Recruiting SpecialistsChicago, IL, United States- Full-time
POSITION TITLE : Commissary / Catering Delivery Chef
LOCATION : Chicago, IL
COMPENSATION : $90,000-100,000 USD Annual
BENEFITS : Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO, Sick Pay, and many more!
SUMMARY :
The Delivery Chef plays a key role in supporting the Executive Chef by overseeing the daily operations of a large catering-focused kitchen. This position focuses on driving and refining the delivery menu, ensuring consistency, and maintaining high standards of quality and service. The Delivery Chef will manage production, staff, and continuously enhance the culinary offerings for delivery clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen team, including recruitment, training, and daily task assignments. Act as a mentor and coach by setting performance objectives, conducting reviews, providing regular feedback, and addressing performance issues through corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure all staff adhere to proper sanitation procedures and are in compliance with uniform and food safety standards.
- Lead and monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure it meets established guidelines and exceeds client expectations.
- Perform regular kitchen walkthroughs and random food tastings to guarantee consistent quality in delivery and other culinary departments as needed.
- Take the lead in driving menu creativity, updating the delivery menu, and managing client tastings.
- Develop new recipes, create standard operating procedures, and maintain visual standards for plating and portion sizes.
- Oversee the delivery of all culinary aspects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with standards.
- Partner with the sales team and participate in client tastings and presentations as requested.
- Serve as a liaison between the kitchen and operations teams, ensuring smooth communication and coordination for all deliveries.
- Monitor kitchen equipment for cleanliness, safety, and functionality, and oversee any required maintenance or repair.
- Ensure all deliveries meet high standards through daily production meetings with sales and operations teams.
- Assist with placing vendor orders, overseeing inventory, and maintaining proper stock levels of food and cleaning supplies.
- Perform other tasks as needed to support overall kitchen operations.
QUALIFICATIONS :
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Our client's catering company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment with our client without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Employment Type : Full Time
Years Experience : 5 - 10 years
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000 Annual
Bonus / Commission : Yes