Banquet Chef
M Culinary Concept is searching for a passionate Banquet Chef to join our vibrant team and help us create incredible catering experiences across the Southwest. We’re an award-winning catering company based in Phoenix, AZ (we're talking TOP COMPANIES TO WORK FOR & GREAT PLACE TO WORK three years running!).
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook large batches of food according to approved recipes, production sheets, and specifications.
- Measure, weigh, and portion ingredients accurately.
- Follow required cooking times, temperatures, and quality standards.
- Monitor food throughout the cooking process to prevent overcooking, undercooking, contamination, or unnecessary waste.
- Verify the appearance, texture, flavor, temperature, and consistency of finished products.
- Properly document batch information, temperatures, ingredient usage, and production results.
- Identify and report product quality issues immediately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
- Follow all food safety, GMP, sanitation, and company procedures.
- Safely operate industrial cooking and food production equipment.
- Communicate clearly with leads, supervisors, and other production employees.
- Help reduce production errors, product loss, and ingredient waste.
M Culinary Concept: Where Food is Fun!
Forget stuffy corporate kitchens. At M Culinary Concepts, we're a passionate crew obsessed with crafting amazing food & beverage experiences. Our core values? Inspiring Passion, Service to Others, Humbly Confident and Making Huge Fun! Think fast-paced, collaborative, and full of good times (and of course, delicious food!).
The Perks You Deserve:
As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy a sweet benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and daily grab-and-go lunches made by our amazing chefs! Plus, you'll stay connected with our internal app and experience the ownership spirit that makes M Culinary so special.
What we need from you:
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- Superior leadership skills with the ability to mentor, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Strong understanding of dietary requirements, including food allergies, and vegetarian/vegan diets
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing daily demands
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software relevant to inventory and procurement systems.
- Extensive financial understanding, with experience managing budgets, food costs, labor costs, and maximizing profitability.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely production execution and efficiency.
Ready to Join the M Culinary
If you're an energetic Banquet Chef who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply using our mobile-friendly application today!
