Position
Nosh Creative Catering is seeking a full-time Catering Sous Chef.
Nosh Creative Catering is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative cuisine and professional execution to provide exceptional off-premise experiences for clients. The company prides itself on a hyper-seasonal approach to ingredients and outstanding service.
Job Overview
The Catering Sous Chef oversees off-site catering operations, ensuring food preparation, delivery, and presentation meet the highest standards. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this position emphasizes efficiency and quality.
Employment Type:
Compensation & Benefits:
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Salary + Shared Gratuity (Guaranteed $3,500 but typically $5,000 per year.
- Health Insurance reimbursment is open for Discussionn Please inquire *
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Chef with catering tasks
- Oversee catering operations in accordance with organizational standards
- Lead events in the Executive Chef’s absence
- Maintain Nosh’s quality and creativity
- Foster a positive, inclusive workplace environment
- Review event BEOs for accuracy
- Manage catering staff schedules
- Train and supervise culinary staff
- Monitor the progress of new hires
- Enforce the recipe review program
- Implement the daily culinary checklist
- Track cooks’ hours and ensure proper compensation
- Ensure the quality and storage of fresh food
- Prepare weekly food and equipment requisitions
- Maintain consistent food taste and quality
- Organize photos and recipes
- Communicate daily to utilize perishables in a timely manner
- Check coolers and storage to prevent shortages
- Oversee food preparation at event locations
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Formal culinary training or extensive catering experience
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Expertise in food preparation (classical techniques preferred but required)
- Knowledge of food costing and catering regulations
- Understanding of kitchen equipment use, cleaning, and maintenance
- Level 2 health and safety certification
- Proficiency in technology for communication, ordering, and scheduling
- Flexible schedule
- Reliable transportation and a good driving record (must drive Nosh vehicles or rented commercial vehicles)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- 1. We are off-premise catering only.Organization, Adaptability, Effective Communication and Logistics are important for transport, and maintain food temperature and quality for off-premise events. Are you comfortable working in environments with limited equipment, such as mobile kitchens or outdoor venues?
Experience:
- Culinary: 5 years (Required)
- Chef Management: 3 years (Preferred)
- Off-Premise Catering: 3 years (Preferred)
- Menu Planning, Food and Labor Costing: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hudson, OH 44236 (Required)
Work Location: In person
