Event Chef

Très L.A. is a hospitality group with nearly two decades of experience in the events industry. Our award-winning catering services are consistently recognized as the top special events food and service providers in Los Angeles. We are looking for passionate and experienced Event Sous Chefs to join our team!

**THIS POSITION IS ON-CALL/EVENT BASED**

Responsibilities

• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that will require preparation
• Notify Chefs of expected shortages
• Assists with other duties as assigned by Executive Chef or Sous Chef
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment
• Maintain a clean workstation while executing service with speed and precision
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by the Health Department
• Close the event kitchen properly by following the closing checklist for kitchen or venue stations
• Assist others in closing the kitchen
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings

Qualifications

• 5 sear minimum experience in cooking
• Great communication skills with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel
• Highly organized and efficient
• Ability to multitask and work in a high energy/quick pace environment
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Willingness to work during the week and weekend

Expectations

• Flexible since work schedule may vary between weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Shifts will be typically between 8-10 hours per shift
• Always act in a professional manner
• Demonstrate teamwork in all areas, including at the event location or kitchen
• Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
• Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
• Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20-50 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours
• ServSafe California Food Handlers Card required
• Reliable mode of transportation to work and to arrive on time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Experience:

• Leadership/Management: 3 years (Required)
• Cooking: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $33