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 $60,000 - $90,000 annually
daily complimentary meals
401k plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Career development opportunities
Job Description
DO & CO is a distinguished global hospitality company renowned for delivering culinary delights and exceptional hospitality experiences across the world. Operating in 33 locations across 12 countries and 3 continents, the company specializes in three main business segments: Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels. DO & CO prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of quality in both its products and services, combining gourmet entertainment with unparalleled service excellence. The company is committed to innovation, constantly refining classic culinary techniques while exploring new and exciting gastronomic possibilities. This dedication to quality and innovation has positioned... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent training
- Minimum three years experience in professional kitchen environments
- Proficiency in Asian cuisine cooking techniques and flavor profiles
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to maintain high standards of culinary quality and safety
- Capacity to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Willingness to travel for events as required
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 with focus on cost, quality, presentation and innovation
- Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met
- Ensure products always meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards
- 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 when it comes to food storage, handling and preparation and other safety and sanitation codes involving culinary utensils, kitchen equipment and overall cleanliness
- Maintain culinary excellence standards
- Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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