Part-Time Chef
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JEFFREY MILLER HOSPITALITY
Philadelphia, PA, US
Summary
Prepare and cook high-quality event menus while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards. Transport equipment via box truck to venues and manage the full execution of catering services from setup to cleanup.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Racquet Club of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19102Are you looking for flexible work on the weekends? Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group is a leader in high-quality hospitality and off-premise catering for weddings and large events (Friday - Sunday) at our venues in the Greater Philadelphia Area. We are seeking talented part-time lead chefs to join our team with a flair for creativity, excellent cooking skills, and a dedication to delivering exceptional service to work our large weekend events.
Visit our website at www.jamcater.com to learn more about our company, and please view our short video on why JAM is a great place to work! https://vimeo.com/1012489292
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook food using established recipes and techniques, ensuring consistency and high-quality standards.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, strictly adhering to food safety and sanitation protocols.
Collaborate closely with event planners to understand event logistics, including venue setup, equipment needs, and timing.
Arrive at our headquarters (Lansdowne, PA) around noon and transport a pre-loaded box truck to the event venue.
Execute a pre-planned event menu, typically including hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, and desserts, ensuring dishes are beautifully plated and served at optimal temperatures.
Adapt swiftly to last-minute changes or requests during events, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Clean up stations, break down equipment, and return the truck to Lansdowne between midnight and 1 am.
Schedule Expectations
Our season ends in early December.
We offer flexible scheduling for part-time chefs with availability to work at our events, which typically occur between Thursday - Sunday.
A typical shift would be 11 hours, running from 1pm - 1 am including the time to drive the JAM truck between our venue and headquarters.
Qualifications
Valid Driver's License and ability to commute to Lansdowne, PA.
Comfortable with being trained by JAM in driving a box truck (think average U-Haul truck in terms of size) to our venues (no CDL required, just a regular driver's license).
Proven experience as a chef in catering, banquet, or event settings.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
Able to handle, prepare, and cook with pork and alcohol.
Embracing our diverse work environment and our company values of Teamwork, Growth, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Humor.
Why Join Us
Competitive hourly pay: $20 - $30/hr (depending on experience). Also, cash gratuities (not guaranteed) averaging $100 - $200 per shift.
Benefits: flexible schedule and provided meals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
Jeffrey A. Miller Catering started in 1980 as a brunch-in-bed school project by founder Jeff Miller, then a sophomore at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. While studying entrepreneurship during the school year, Jeff used his summers to train in some of the best kitchens in the world, working in New York, London, and a Michelin three-starred restaurant in the south of France.
The creativity in presentation, emphasis on freshness, and attention to detail that made these restaurants great is what inspired Jeff to try to reinvent catering, abandoning an old style of boring, cookie-cutter banquet food in favor of vibrant culinary offerings with flavors from around the world. Although what started as a one-man band is today a thriving organization, this spirit of innovation continues to guide our kitchen and all aspects of the JAM experience.
With over 750 weddings booked this year, JAM Hospitality has the honor of being the biggest and most upscale caterer in the Delaware Valley. Working in beautiful mansions, museums and arboretums Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality has venues are all over the Philadelphia and its surrounding counties.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jeffrey A. Miller Catering started in 1980 as a brunch-in-bed school project by founder Jeff Miller, then a sophomore at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. While studying entrepreneurship during the school year, Jeff used his summers to train in some of the best kitchens in the world, working in New York, London, and a Michelin three-starred restaurant in the south of France.
The creativity in presentation, emphasis on freshness, and attention to detail that made these restaurants great is what inspired Jeff to try to reinvent catering, abandoning an old style of boring, cookie-cutter banquet food in favor of vibrant culinary offerings with flavors from around the world. Although what started as a one-man band is today a thriving organization, this spirit of innovation continues to guide our kitchen and all aspects of the JAM experience.
With over 750 weddings booked this year, JAM Hospitality has the honor of being the biggest and most upscale caterer in the Delaware Valley. Working in beautiful mansions, museums and arboretums Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality has venues are all over the Philadelphia and its surrounding counties.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
