APEX Restaurant and Market Solutions is the Premier Corporate Dining and Vending Services Company. Come join our dynamic team of employees and be a part of our corporate growth! Work Monday Through Friday daytime hours. NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS. Earn PTO, Medical Benefits, and Paid Holidays.
Catering cook's responsibilities include:
- Food preparation: Preparing and cooking food for events, receptions, and retail operations
- Food presentation: Garnishing and decorating food to make it visually appealing
- Kitchen maintenance: Cleaning the kitchen, food storage areas, utensils, and equipment
- Sanitation: Maintaining health and safety standards for food storage, preparation, and kitchen safety
- Equipment operation: Using food preparation equipment such as mixers, ovens, choppers, and steamers
- Food storage: Storing food properly in refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms
- Dietary requirements: Meeting special dietary requirements
- Extra Duties: Assisting the café when needed and helping catering manager with deliveries
Some skills and qualifications that are useful for catering cooks include:
- Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 30 pounds
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, strenuous environment
- Ability to handle exposure to changing temperatures
- Ability to stand on one's feet for extended periods of time
- Ability to read and measure recipes
- Basic knife skills
- Knowledge of weights and measures
- Basic understanding of cooking techniques