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Req ID: FFM00212

Description

The Catering Chef position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities for the First Americans Museum (FAM). Daily client and customer contact required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.

• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.

• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.

• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.

• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.

• Using a working knowledge of all general food service area positions, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.

• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.

• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.

• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.

• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must have or obtain a Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.

• Must have two (2) years of catering chef experience.

• Hotel/hospitality culinary experience.

• Must have Alcohol Training or Alcohol Certification, per state requirement, contingent upon 30 days of hire.

• Must have experience with sales reports POS (Point of Sale) transactions.

• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Preferred Requirements

• Full beverage and bar experience preferred.

• At least one (1) year of catering management experience.

• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled, requires most or all work to be done inside; occasional outdoor work required.

Noise level: Mild to moderate.

Description of environment: This a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment in a restaurant and catering setting. Will also work in an office environment to complete other administrative duties.

Physical requirements: Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift. Infrequently required to sit, crouch or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs.

Travel: Minimal to infrequent travel within city limits to perform essential work duties.

Competencies

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.

Language skills sufficient to: Read, analyze, and interpret general business reports. Write reports, business correspondence. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, associates, and the general public.

Math skills sufficient to: Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning abilities sufficient to: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Dedication to understanding and exceeding customer expectations/needs. Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external clients.

Organization: Food and Facilities Management

Job: Food Preparation & Service

Primary Location: US-OK-Oklahoma City

Shift: Variable

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.