Full Time Chef Captain/Prep Chef

Harvest Kitchen, established in 2015, is a successful organic event catering company based in Vista is in need of a Full-Time Chef Captain/Prep Chef. We cater weddings, film shoots, and corporate/social events all across SoCal at the most beautiful venues. We have a family-like dynamic as a team and have a fun/healthy work environment.

This position is managed by the Executive Chef.

The Chef Captain/Prep Chef preps & prepares events throughout the week, and then leads the kitchen, execution and team at the actual event. Most often on Saturdays.

Responsibilities:

Event Prep/Prepare ($24/hr)

Prep Tuesdays through Fridays (morning shift start)

Attend weekly meeting every Tuesday to go over all event details

Keep prepped ingredients & components labeled and organized

Onsite/Chef Captain ($27/hr)

Events are typically Saturday sometime 1pm to 11pm

Assist in loading (assist kitchen manager in loading event into vans)

Execute BOE/Job sheet and menu for plated family or sometimes buffet service

Lead team of event chefs, ensuring beautiful plating

Work directly with FOH Captain for flawless service

Skills

A creative chef with an amazing palate, humble and willing to learn from others

A team player with a super positive, calm attitude, who can inspire and lead

Passionate about using organic, local, seasonal ingredients

Meticulous, and pay close attention to details

A great driver with a clean record, not afraid to drive a food truck.

What we Offer

We have a very fun, professional, family vibe at Harvest Kitchen. Benefits after 1 month of employment and accrue PTO after 1 month of successful employment. Tips are paid on a biweekly paycheck. Eligible for OT.