The OpportunityDelaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group is hiring for a Event Kitchen Captain to join our team at Patina Catering in Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas.
Our ideal Event Kitchen Captain is a committed leader with excellent culinary and time management skills.
You should be able to prioritize tasks in a busy setting and adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures while being primarily responsible for the execution and set-up aspects as it pertains to the event.Responsibilities* Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards.* Verify that all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen associates.* Maintain cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers at all times.* Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.* Supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food.* Perform opening, closing and side work duties in accordance with guidelines.* Perform other duties assigned.Qualifications* At least 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook, including experience as a Supervisor or Lead Line Cook.* Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.* Attentive and detailed oriented.* Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.Physical Requirements* Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc.
a variety of foods and liquids.* Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 75 lbs.* Standing and walking for entire length of shift.Who We ArePatina Restaurant Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera.At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds.
Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you.
We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth.
If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen
– share our vision and grow with us.Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.