Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,800.00 - $90,700.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
short term disability
long term disability
Health savings account
Job Description
Proof of the Pudding is a premier food service provider that prides itself on delivering exceptional culinary experiences across a variety of venues and events. With a reputation for quality and innovation, the company specializes in catering for large-scale conventions, exhibit hall booths, meetings, and special events. The company operates within notable locations such as the Gas South Convention Center, which features a modern 9,800 square foot facility equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. Proof of the Pudding is known for combining high standards of food preparation with outstanding customer service to ensure client satisfaction and memorable dining experiences. As a leader... Show More
Job Requirements
- Four year degree
- Five plus years culinary leadership experience
- Experience in large scale catering culinary operations
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Ability to manage budgets and financial reporting
- Capability to work under high volume and fast-paced environments
- Willingness to travel regularly within the district
- Physical ability to perform lifting and moving of up to 40 lbs
- Comfortable with prolonged standing and active kitchen conditions
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and purchasing procedures
Job Qualifications
- A Culinary Arts Degree or related field
- Five plus years in a lead culinary role
- Experience in large scale catering culinary role
- Natural leadership abilities with passion for culinary arts
- Creativity in menu development and flavor profiling
- Strong integrity and commitment to the company and community
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Business-oriented mindset with ownership approach
- Proficient cooking skills and desire for continuous learning
Job Duties
- Oversee and execute the culinary program within the Gas South District Center
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures
- Coordinate and participate in interdepartmental communications with the operations, sales, and staffing teams
- Responsible for all culinary aspects of events
- Execute events and food service while maintaining the highest level of food quality and presentation
- Capable of producing a consistent product in high volume
- Manage purchasing and inventory
- Meet venue financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
- Create weekly financial reporting, including declining balance, invoice tracking, and labor vs. sales reports
- Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items adhering to company standards
- Manage financial goals and food costs while tracking budgets
- Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office, email communications, and purchasing procedures
- Responsible for training, accountability, and scheduling of culinary staff
- Collaborate with staffing to ensure schedules align with events
- Regular travel throughout the Gas South District
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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