Catering Chef

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Job description: Blue Plate Catering Madison, WI Pay: $23.00 $27.00 per hour Position Overview Blue Plate Catering is seeking a professional, high-energy Catering Chef to join our award-winning production team. As a 2025 finalist for Madison’s Best Places to Work, we offer a stable, team-oriented environment focused on high-volume culinary excellence. This role requires a chef who is equally skilled in large-scale prep and precise on-site event execution. Primary Responsibilities Production: Execute daily large-scale food preparation and assembly according to established quality standards. Event Execution: Lead back-of-house operations at catered events, ensuring food quality and portion control in the field. Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized workspace in strict accordance with Health Department codes. Logistics: Assist with event setup, deliveries, and breakdown as needed. Consistency: Manage multiple dishes simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Qualifications Experience: Proven background in high-volume food production (catering or banquet experience preferred). Versatility: Ability to transition seamlessly between bulk prep, line cooking, and guest-facing service. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 60+ lbs and handle the physical demands of a fast-paced catering environment. Driving: Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (required for operating company vehicles). A background check is also required. Communication: Fluency in English is required for effective coordination with kitchen and front-of-house teams. Availability: Flexible schedule with mandatory weekend availability. Compensation & Benefits Competitive Pay: $23.00 $27.00/hour based on experience. Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans. Blue Plate pays 50% of your health insurance premiums. Retirement: Simple IRA plan with company contributory matching (3%). Time Off: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible scheduling. Daily Perk: Free meals provided during every shift. About Us Blue Plate Catering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to operate out of our newly opened culinary and operations headquarters in Fitchburg, reflecting our commitment to providing our team with the best resources in the industry. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person