Overview

Events by RHC is looking to hire a Event Kitchen Assistant The Event Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing and finishing all hot and cold foods in accordance with event recipes & standards.

Types of events that can be expected:

• Cocktail receptions, Seated dinners
• Breakfast & Lunch Buffets
• Private dining in our clients’ homes.
• Weddings and other large events

This role will pay an hourly wage of $30 to $35.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment
• Have experience on multiple stations in the kitchen
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meets Events standards
• Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking
• Assists the Culinary Management team with food preparation as assigned
• Maintains a working knowledge of food preparation for standard menu items
• Maintains a clean work environment, including floors and passages
• Cleans kitchen and equipment as assigned by the Culinary Management team
• Assists in keeping all food storage areas, refrigerators, freezers, etc. clean and organized.
• Assisting the unloading of deliveries

Qualifications

• Professional work ethic
• 2-3 years of related off-premise catering/cook experience
• Prepare and execute key components of dishes while ensuring quality and accuracy
• Effective communication skills and ability to take direction from supervisors
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and proactively solve issues
• Support their fellow cooks by being a team player
• Ability to meet physical demands including extended periods of standing and walking throughout the day; able to lift and carry 30+ pounds, push/ pull up to 75+ pounds.
• Culinary degree is preferred but not required