Executive Catering Chef

LAKESHORE FOOD SERVICE

Executive Catering Chef

Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Catering Chef (Events + Production)

    We’re hiring a Catering Chef to help execute high-quality food for corporate and social events. This role is hands-on and fast-paced—perfect for a chef who thrives on organization, consistency, and delivering great food under tight timelines.

    What You’ll Do

    Prepare, cook, and finish menu items for catered events (hot & cold, plated, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres)

    Follow recipes, prep lists, and production schedules to meet event deadlines

    Assist with event execution as needed (on-site finishing, setup coordination, quality checks)

    Maintain high standards for taste, presentation, and portion control

    Support menu execution for upscale and modern events, including weddings and corporate functions

    Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and temperature logs (ServSafe standards)

    Keep kitchen and prep areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready

    Manage inventory, receiving, and low stock/ordering

    Work collaboratively with kitchen and event staff to ensure smooth service

    What We’re Looking For

    2+ years of professional cooking experience (catering, banquet, or high-volume preferred)

    Strong knife skills, time management, and ability to multitask

    Calm under pressure with a quality-first mindset

    Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as events require

    Knowledge of food safety standards; ServSafe required

    Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and stand for extended periods

    Experience with weddings or upscale catered events

    Familiarity with batch cooking, banquet plating, and hors d’oeuvre production

    Valid driver’s license (for off-site events)

    What We Offer

    Competitive pay (based on experience)

    A supportive team environment and a variety of events year-round

    To Apply: Submit your resume and required ServSafe certification.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    License/Certification:

    ServSafe (Required)

    Ability to Commute:

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person