Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Virtual care
Employee assistance program
Fertility and family planning
Paid Time Off
Holiday closure
Parental leave
401k plan
Education support
Professional Development
employee recognition
Community involvement
Job Description
Convene is a global hospitality company known for managing a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands that revolutionize the way people meet, work, and gather. Founded on the principles of delivering hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations, Convene operates a diverse range of services including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With a strong presence in both the U.S. and the UK, Convene boasts nearly 40 locations across nine major global cities. The company stands out as the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in these markets, underscoring its commitment to excellence and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen experience depending on formal degree
- Extensive catering experience
- Hands-on cooking experience
- Experience in high volume, complex food service operations preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focused on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
- Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction activities
- Flexible to work long hours including nights and weekends
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull objects up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Ability to reach overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
- Must be able to travel to other NYC Convene properties
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen experience depending on formal training
- Extensive catering experience
- Experience in high volume, complex food service operations desirable
- Knowledge of institutional and batch cooking is a plus
- Hands-on cooking expertise
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focused on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation
- Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
- Flexible and able to work long hours including nights and weekends
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull objects up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Physical ability to reach overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling, stooping
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
- Ability to travel to multiple Convene properties in NYC
Job Duties
- Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, and relevant information for event execution according to Convene's Perfect Plates philosophy
- Participate professionally in daily food service demonstrating excellence in portioning, cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication
- Prepare, cook, and serve items adhering to recipes while ensuring high-quality food presentation
- Prepare and deliver catering orders for meetings and events with precision and punctuality
- Assist other associates to complete kitchen duties within time constraints
- Ensure all steps of service are followed per Convene standards
- Maintain constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling
- Assist in onboarding new culinary team members
- Support the opening process of new venues when required
- Follow culinary standard operating procedures
- Provide task force property support by filling vacancies as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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