General Information

Position Title: Banquet Chef
Control Number: 000243
Reports To: 000951
Position Title Department Name
Executive Chef Dining Services
Department Name: Dining Services
Location: Dining Services
Date Prepared: Nov-05
Exempt: Yes

Primary Purpose

Responsible for all kitchen management, culinary, and supervisory functions for the Catering kitchen

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

*Supervises all kitchen staff.  Includes interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management of Catering kitchen employees.


*Establishes and maintains high standards relating to menu exploration, food ordering, production, presentation, safety, and sanitation of all meals produced in or that come out of the Catering kitchen.


*Controls food costs through review of ordering practices.  Maintains and tracks receivers and transfers that affect inventory levels.  Implements control procedures as needed.


*Enters and confirms payroll for hourly employees.


*Performs Catering duties on a rotating schedule that includes days, nights, and weekends to cover catered events.


 

Education & Training

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.

Experience

Supervisory and kitchen experience required, including 3-5 years of prior cook or chef experience preparing a variety of foods, along with recipe and menu development. 

Knowledge

Must have knowledge of estimating proper food quantities and food production techniques.

Other

Must maintain extremely high standards of food production with a focus on quality and creativity.