06/17/2022
L.M. Townsend Catering, Cooperstown, NY’s top caterer, is seeking a qualified head chef. This is a rare opportunity offering competitive pay with the option to work hourly (weekends only as the banquet chef) or include prep time during the week for a salary of up to $1400/week. A signing bonus is available. Immediate start preferred.
This is a temporary position through 2022. However, the right person will be well-positioned for the possible opportunity of taking over the banquet facility in the future or lease as a base for catering on and off-premise in the Cooperstown area.
Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum three to five years of experience in quantity banquet food production in an upscale hotel, free-standing restaurant, or catering establishment.
Education: Ability to read, write and communicate English. A culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute, or equivalent experience is preferred.
Licensure/Certificates: Servesafe
Skills: Must possess excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food production techniques; thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation; and outstanding leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills.
Computer skills; Microsoft Word, knowledge of Excel helpful.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds.
Description: Oversee and prep menu items. Finalization of meal preparations, both on- and off-site. Thorough knowledge of grilling and meat butchering. Baking skills are helpful. Oversee kitchen staff and direct in food preparation. Inventory all goods and preparation of weekly vendor orders. Assist and oversee packing menu items for events, including any mis-en-place needed for final off-site cooking. Develop a schedule and oversee cleaning of the kitchen and banquet facility.
Availability Requirements: Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Dependable transportation is required for possible early mornings and late nights.
Valid driver’s license required for driving company van and rental trucks.
Signing bonus, hourly wage, and/or salary commensurate with skill and experience.
Start date: Immediately
