Catering Chef
Jamak Fabrication
Summary
The Catering Chef leads the culinary side of our catering business and plays a key role in every client's and guest's experience. The Catering Chef is responsible for menu planning, production, execution and quality of catered events of all sizes, from private gatherings to weddings and corporate events.
Job description
General Responsibilities
The Catering Chef leads the culinary side of our catering business and plays a key role in every client's and guest's experience. The Catering Chef is responsible for menu planning, production, execution and quality of catered events of all sizes, from private gatherings to weddings and corporate events.
Specific Duties
- Meet with Catering Event Managers to review menus, dietary needs, headcounts and timelines
- Develop and cost catering menus and proposals with the Executive Chef & Catering Event Managers
- Create event production sheets, prep lists and load-out checklists
- Ensure products for events are ordered and received & manage food cost and waste
- Lead preparation, cooking and packing, ensuring recipes, portions and presentation meet standards
- Direct and train kitchen and event staff
- Oversee on-site setup, service, breakdown and cleanup at events, including food holding and serving temperatures
- Maintain compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude with clients, coworkers and guests
- Fill in wherever necessary, including supporting the restaurant kitchen
- Report to work as scheduled, on time, well-groomed and dressed in proper uniform
Requirements
- Experience as a Chef or Sous Chef with significant catering or banquet experience
- Proven ability to plan and execute events from menu development through service
- Strong food safety knowledge
- Food manager certification preferred
- Ability to lead and train a team
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Valid driver's license preferred
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to be on your feet for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry 50lbs as needed with assistance
- Continuous use of hand and arms
- Continuous standing, walking, climbing, reaching and twisting
Benefits
- Medical Reimbursement
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
Company overview
Jamak Fabrication is a leading silicone rubber solutions manufacturer with over 50 years of industry experience, specializing in medical equipment manufacturing and silicone elastomer products. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Weatherford, Texas, the company operates a fully integrated 215,000 square foot facility that consolidates all manufacturing processes under one roof. Jamak serves multiple industries including medical, aerospace, automotive, and appliance sectors, with particular expertise in medical applications such as surgical instruments, handles, tubing for surgical, post-surgical, neonatal care, and veterinary practices. The company utilizes Class VI silicone in its medical products, which offers excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, UV and X-Ray radiation resistance, and high biocompatibility for skin contact. With more than 130 patents granted, Jamak has established itself as a strategic and innovative partner in silicone rubber manufacturing, providing comprehensive support from product development through production. Their vertically integrated operations include engineering, chemistry labs, sourcing, logistics, tooling, quality control, compounding, manufacturing, and packaging capabilities.