Catering Prep Cook Team Leader (Seasonal, 35-45 hours per week, early May to end of September)

Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Food and Beverage

Job Summary

Description

Work Schedule:	Days and hours vary based on performance schedule includes weekend and nights
Position Location:	100% On-site
Pay Rate:	$22.65/hour
Benefits:	403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Supervision of Food Preparation: Assist in managing and supporting hourly prep cooks during daily food preparations for Meadow Lounge and Encore Circle following menu and production sheets provided by the Executive Chef or Sous Chefs manage catering prep cooks during daily clean ups leading managing of staff during cleaning duties of the kitchen to ensure all standards are met. Available to support hourly staff when chefs are unable to assist.
Inventory Management: Receive goods stock and rotate products in line with kitchen standards set by the Executive Chef do daily inventory sheets for production sheets.
Order Assistance: Help with ordering products for Meadow Lounge and Encore Circle as needed.
Encore Circle Meadow Lounge Coordination: Assist with training and overseeing food runners in both lounges to improve buffet setup and food distribution during service hours. Take the lead in coordinating food deliveries to both lounges ensuring proper delivery storage and rotation of items. Ensure that all Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) are accurately completed with the correct buffet labels for each event. Confirm that We Need sheets are properly filled out nightly and submitted to the Chefs for order preparation.
Quality Control: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to understand develop coach and consistently uphold Wolf Traps quality standards for Meadow Lounge and Encore Circle.
End-of-Shift Duties: Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and all food is correctly labeled rotated and stored according to food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work 3-4 nights a week including some weekends.
Must be comfortable working in a hot/humid environment.
Must have 5 years of food production experience.
Must be familiar with safe food handling and preparation practices or be willing to learn.

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Required Experience:

DescriptionWork Schedule:Days and hours vary based on performance schedule includes weekend and nightsPosition Location:100% On-sitePay Rate:$22.65/hourBenefits:403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift ShopDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES...

Description

Work Schedule:	Days and hours vary based on performance schedule includes weekend and nights
Position Location:	100% On-site
Pay Rate:	$22.65/hour
Benefits:	403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Supervision of Food Preparation: Assist in managing and supporting hourly prep cooks during daily food preparations for Meadow Lounge and Encore Circle following menu and production sheets provided by the Executive Chef or Sous Chefs manage catering prep cooks during daily clean ups leading managing of staff during cleaning duties of the kitchen to ensure all standards are met. Available to support hourly staff when chefs are unable to assist.
Inventory Management: Receive goods stock and rotate products in line with kitchen standards set by the Executive Chef do daily inventory sheets for production sheets.
Order Assistance: Help with ordering products for Meadow Lounge and Encore Circle as needed.
Encore Circle Meadow Lounge Coordination: Assist with training and overseeing food runners in both lounges to improve buffet setup and food distribution during service hours. Take the lead in coordinating food deliveries to both lounges ensuring proper delivery storage and rotation of items. Ensure that all Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) are accurately completed with the correct buffet labels for each event. Confirm that We Need sheets are properly filled out nightly and submitted to the Chefs for order preparation.
Quality Control: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to understand develop coach and consistently uphold Wolf Traps quality standards for Meadow Lounge and Encore Circle.
End-of-Shift Duties: Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and all food is correctly labeled rotated and stored according to food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work 3-4 nights a week including some weekends.
Must be comfortable working in a hot/humid environment.
Must have 5 years of food production experience.
Must be familiar with safe food handling and preparation practices or be willing to learn.