Chef - Archdiocese of Washington

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Hyattsville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Chef. The Chef will be responsible for working with the culinary team to prepare daily meals and will report to Facilities Leadership.

Requirements

Organized and well versed in kitchen set-up
Able to multitask.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work well in a diverse environment with focus on guest service
Must be a team player with a professional demeanor.
Three to five years of professional cooking experience
Experienced in food safety and kitchen best practices.
Experience in menu development
Experience in food inventory control
Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served.
Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from pantry, storage and work areas.
Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
Washes, peels and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.
Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
Cleans equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Check quality of ingredients
Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
Assist in preparation and set-up for events.