Part Time Event Chef - Truss Events

Job Description

Job Title: Part Time Event Chef - 2-10 total shifts a month

Reports to: Executive Chef

Department:    Truss

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Assist Executive Chef, Executive Sous and Sous in preparation and execution of high-level elevated events for hundreds of guests
• Bulk prep requiring knife skills and ingredient knowledge
• Prepare food for service according to chef instructions, recipes, and standard requirement.
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Communicate clearly with managers and culinary staff.
• Work closely with all team members to ensure smooth operation.
• Adhere to quality standards for culinary team and ensure execution.
• Comply with public health and food safety requirements.
• Ensure BOH work areas clean and organized at all times.
• Contribute to a positive work environment to consistently achieve standards and provide exceptional guest service.
• Comply with all policies regarding attendance, performance productivity and teamwork.
• Promote safe operation of all equipment and safe food handling.
• Ensure work areas are clean and always organized.
• Ensure safety-related matters are addressed in a timely fashion and escalate to leadership, as necessary.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Previous experience in a full-service restaurant or event environment
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills including fluency in English both oral and written.
• Basic math skills including working with measurements required.
• Problem solver and analytical thinker works constructively to solve problems and learn from mistakes, anticipates the needs of personnel and guests, “sees around corners”- works proactively to prevent issues from arising, exercises common sense and good judgment.
• Maintains composure under pressure, remains calm and courteous in difficult situations.
• Willingness to learn and accommodate industry changes and company directives.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as business demands; ability to work flexible hours as required

Work Environment

• We care about our guests and our results. Truss has a positive and passionate BOH culture. We are seeking someone to join our team of professionals who find joy in the work they do daily and are dedicated to producing a balanced from scratch plate that is both an elevated and delicious.
• Work is performed in This role requires frequent standing and walking during entire shift. Work environment is fast-paced, and team member must be able to manage multiple priorities throughout a shift. Exposure to cold and heat may occur on regular basis throughout a shift (entering refrigeration equipment, multiple industrial/food service and exposure to cooking appliances).

Certifications

• ServSafe certification, preferred

Work Hours

Part time- requiring a commitment of only 2 shifts total a month with a maximum of 10 shifts a month. This is a great position for a knowledgeable chef looking for supplemental hours.

Welcome to Harbor Bay Hospitality, proudly rooted in Cleveland, and JJJ Hospitality, originally from Minneapolis and now part of the Cleveland community. Together, we’re guided by the core values of Par Excellence, Esprit de Corps, and Of Service in everything we do.

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