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Catering Chef

Palate New Orleans

Posted 12/05/24

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8220 Willow St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Inactive
Full-Time
Experienced
Restaurant / Food Services
In Person

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and passionate chef with a specific interest in food presentation and development to join our boutique catering company. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Owner & Executive Chef. The Chef is responsible for assisting in coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of the catering food production.

Education & Experience

  • A culinary degree and at least 4 years of progressive experience is preferred.
  • Previous supervisor responsibility is preferred.
  • Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations
  • Reliable transportation is required for position

Physical Requirements

  • Long hours sometimes required.
  • Night, weekend and occasional holiday work required.
  • Frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of 20-50 lbs.

General Requirements

  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Fundamental Requirements

  • Work with team and other managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
  • Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
  • Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
  • Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
  • Coordinate all par stock levels.
  • Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.
  • Check food purchases.
  • Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories.

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About Palate New Orleans

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Executive Chef & owner Glenn Vatshell and his team settled in Louisiana with one mission: to produce menus, nights, and bites as vibrant as the city of New Orleans.

Since 2004, Palate has earned its keep on the culinary scene as a premier Catering & Events Co— combining refined tastes and techniques from around the world with classic LA flavor.

Palate’s mission is to engage and excite clients and their guests through each and every sensory experience— with thoughtful planning, artistry, and utmost attention to detail.