COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Vita Kitchen is a health-focused meal delivery and catering small business based in downtown Oakland, serving the entire Bay Area.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a new team member to join our catering team and help execute an onsite private corporate catering lunch contract.
This is a very unique position and requires both (light) cooking and front-of-house skills. We're looking for a versatile individual who can excel in both areas!
Daily Duties:
-Assist Vita's catering chef with light prep tasks in the morning as needed before departure (examples: cutting fruit, slicing chicken, packaging food into containers)
-Pack all food components reviewing the day's lunch specifics with the Chef
-Load the company car with all necessary items
-Drive from our Oakland kitchen to the corporate office in San Francisco, unload and transport food to the office
-Service:
Reheat, assemble, and plate the day's lunch (typically 4–8 separate dishes)
Create and place dish description cards on the buffet
Monitor and replenish the buffet as needed
-After service:
Package leftover food
Wash all cooking and serving dishes, and clean onsite kitchen thoroughly
Ensure the client's kitchen is left cleaner than you found it
-Pack up and return to Vita Kitchen
-Upon return to Vita Kitchen, unload the car and help store dishes and equipment
Expectations for the role:
-Represent Vita Kitchen professionally in the corporate office setting.
-Adhere strictly to health and food safety protocols.
-Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, especially when presenting the buffet.
-Show ability to season dishes to taste and make appropriate culinary decisions on-site.
-High Reliability —this is a key role that requires very consistent punctuality and readiness to work.
-Be able to lift 30-50 lbs.
-Possess a valid driver's license.
-Have at least 3+ years of experience in catering and/or private chef work.
SCHEDULE
Part-Time, x3 days a week
Tuesday - Thursday (9:30am-3:30pm), 18-20hrs per week
COMPENSATION
$32/hour pay rate
TO APPLY
Please email your resume AND a brief introduction to Elyse (Owner & Exec Chef): elyse@vitakitchen.com
Applications without a resume will not be considered. We are hiring for multiple roles, so please let me know which role you are applying for.
Looking to hire a candidate by mid-November.
Interested candidates should apply by October 29, 2024
