Job description
The RK Group is Texas’ largest privately held hospitality, special events and catering company; a proven success for more than 75 years is making additions to our Memphis staff.
We are looking for (1) Sauté Cook and (1) LEAD COOK responsible for assisting with the production of all food preparation for banquet functions, private parties, catered events on and off-site.
This is a temp-to-hire opportunity. The position will begin as a temporary assignment, with the opportunity to transition into a regular position with The RK Group based on performance, attendance, reliability, business needs, and overall fit.
COOK Job Description:
- Assists with food production for functions and prepares all required items
- The ability to support prep, pack and assist in executing functions
- Assist with maintaining harmony in the kitchen and relationships with the front of the house at all times
- Communicate with the Sous Chefs, Executive Sous and the Executive Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
- Serves items in accordance with established portions and presentation standards
- Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary
- Maintains neat professional appearance, conduct and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
- Maintains the highest sanitary standards
- Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor
COOK Requirements:
Must demonstrate exceptional knowledge in all aspects of food service. Must be organized, detailed oriented, exercise strong leadership and communication skills. Ideal candidate will be confident, self-motivated individual with a positive disposition in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Must have at least 2 years of catering and/or kitchen experience
- Valid Food Handler Certificate
- Ability to effectively communicate to his supervisor and co-workers
- Ability to fluctuate between AM and PM shift
LEAD COOK Requirements:
- Requirement to produce and execute a tasting solo
- Requirement to work off site catering event and successfully execute
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- PM availability
Experience:
- Catering: 2 years (Preferred)
- Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
