Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Salary range
daily complimentary meals
401k
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Career development opportunities
Job Description
DO & CO is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry with a deep passion for delivering culinary excellence and gourmet entertainment across the globe. Established as a premier provider with extensive operations spanning 33 locations across 12 countries and three continents, the company specializes in three major business segments: Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels. This comprehensive presence allows DO & CO to cater to a diverse clientele ranging from luxury airline passengers to exclusive international events and high-end dining establishments. With a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality in both products and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or relevant training
- Expertise in key Asian cuisines
- Skilled in Asian culinary fundamentals
- Experience in menu development and cost-efficient ingredient sourcing
- Ability to work long hours and in various kitchen environments
- Availability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts highly desired
- Relevant training is a must
- Demonstrated expertise in key Asian cuisines including Chinese (Cantonese, Sichuan, or regional specialties), Japanese (sushi, hot kitchen, ramen, kaiseki techniques), Korean (traditional flavors, fermentation, grilling techniques), Thai or Southeast Asian (balance of sweet, sour, spicy, savory profiles)
- Skilled in Asian culinary fundamentals such as wok cookery, stock and broth preparation, steaming, dumpling production, stir-fry methods, rice and noodle mastery, and traditional seasoning profiles
- Experience designing or supporting Asian-inspired menus including menu development, tasting execution, and cost-efficient ingredient sourcing
- Knowledge of current catering and global culinary trends
- Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures
- Ability and desire to travel and work multiple events both domestically and internationally
- Flexibility to work different shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
Job Duties
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team in an assigned area
- Execute daily food service, quality, technique, portion, presentation and food cost control
- Examine the freshness of ingredients and participate in food tastings
- Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
- Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the executive chef accordingly
- Participate in the growth of overall catering including cost, quality, presentation and innovation
- Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met
- Ensure products meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards at all times
- Support the executive chef with catering proposals, creativity, cost control, reports, and schedule
- Ensure availability of kitchen personnel based on business needs
- Ensure that appropriate maintenance and safety standards are followed and that kitchen team strictly adheres to state and federal regulations regarding food storage, handling, preparation, safety and sanitation codes
- Maintain culinary excellence standards and supervise culinary activities as assigned
- Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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