Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,500.00 - $69,500.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
daily complimentary meals
Career development opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Travel opportunities
innovation culture
diversity and inclusion
Job Description
DO & CO is a renowned global hospitality company specializing in gourmet entertainment with a diverse presence in airline catering, international event catering, and luxury restaurants, lounges, and hotels. Operating across 33 locations in 12 countries spanning 3 continents, DO & CO has built a reputation for excellence in quality, innovation, and service within the culinary and hospitality industries. The company is dedicated to refining classic culinary techniques while exploring new trends and advancing continuously to surpass expectations. DO & CO’s commitment extends beyond exceptional food and beverage offerings to include world-class service at high-profile and large-scale events such as... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or certification preferred
- minimum of 3 years professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment required
- knowledge of current catering industry trends
- ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality
- familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols
- excellent teamwork and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or certification preferred
- minimum of 3 years professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
- knowledge of current catering industry trends
- ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality
- familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols
- excellent teamwork and communication skills
Job Duties
- Lead daily kitchen operations within assigned area, guide and mentor culinary teams to deliver exceptional food quality, flawless technique, consistent portioning, presentation, and cost control
- champion ingredient excellence by inspecting freshness, participating in tastings, and standardizing production recipes to ensure consistency across all menus
- maintain seamless production flow by monitoring inventory levels, preventing shortages, and proactively communicating needs or discrepancies to the Executive Chef
- drive culinary innovation and catering excellence by contributing ideas that elevate cost efficiency, quality, presentation, and overall guest experience
- uphold rigorous production standards to guarantee timelines, quality benchmarks, and client specifications are met
- ensure menu items meet DO & CO’s signature standards, delivering products aligned with airline meal specifications and premium catering expectations
- support the Executive Chef with proposal development, creative menu concepts, food cost control, operational reporting, and team scheduling
- optimize staffing coverage and travel to DO & CO catered events to ensure culinary personnel levels align with business demands and operational needs
- safeguard a world-class kitchen environment by enforcing compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, equipment care, and cleanliness standards
- maintain Culinary Excellence Standard through training, motivating and managing kitchen personnel and supervising culinary activities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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