- Lead a station, coordinating with other cooks and the onsite Executive Chef to follow recipes to exact specifications while maintaining a high standard of excellence at every step of the process
- Serve as an ambassador of the Savory brand
- Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and of the high-quality standards expected of Savory
- Exemplify and train staff as needed on best practices of food safety and storage in accordance with NY Department of Health requirements, with particular regard to the safe cooking, cooling, and storing of large-scale and batch-production food
- Maintain clean, sanitized, and safe work areas, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes as well as executing opening and closing procedures
- Monitor station inventory levels and contribute to monthly inventory counting
- Collaborate with onsite Executive Chef and Director of Culinary on recipe research and development
- Other duties as assigned to support the culinary team
- At least 3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant or high-scale events catering kitchen
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, lead a station or project, and collaborate between teams on complex and large-scale projects
- Expert manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and knife skills, including techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting, julienne, chiffonade, and dicing
- Advanced culinary ability demonstrating techniques including, but not limited to: sous vide cooking methods, braising, slow roasting, emulsification, and stellar presentation abilities
- Excellent time management and organization
- Open communicator across levels and departments
- A calm, positive, and productive demeanor while operating in a high-volume kitchen
- A growth-oriented mindset with a focus on upward movement
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams
- Experience using Flex catering software is a plus!
- Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions
- Basic understanding of spoken and written English
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs
- DOH Food Handler’s certificate preferred
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays
In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:
- Competitive hourly rate ($20.00)
- Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full time employees after 90 days
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
WORKING AT SAVORY
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. Our four core services (corporate catering, events, amenities, and Simply Savory, our grab-and-go offering) mean that we are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality to our client partners.
At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.
We’re passionate about sustainable solutions: in how our food is sourced and served as well as creating sustainable careers in hospitality for our people. In addition to our benefits package which is available to all full-time team members, we are a growth-focused organization and take every opportunity to champion our team and help them grow with us into roles greater than they could have imagined.
OUR VALUES
At Savory, we pride ourselves on being a values-based organization:
- Curiosity: Our curiosity is always driving us to ask questions, learn more, and get better. We’re agile for ourselves and our client partners.
- Authenticity: We believe in a true commitment to respect, diversity, and integrity. Our team is unapologetically themselves and brings their diverse life experiences to our work every day.
- Collaboration: Teamwork is our foundation! We’re independently driven, each of us experts in our field, and when we come together, are able to rely on each other to create something exceptional.
- Solutions: We always operate from a solutions-oriented mindset. There is nothing too big or too small for us to solve, and we apply our learnings to ensure successful measures are in place for the future.
- Community: We believe in community first and cultivating a culture of gratitude. We celebrate and support each other in all our endeavors, both in and outside of our shared Savory goals.
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Use the link here to check out our available positions.
Not sure which position is right for you but still interested in joining the Savory team? Email a resume and cover letter to talent@savory.com and we’ll be in touch!
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