Conference Center Cook

Convene is the nation’s fastest growing network of meeting, event, and conference venues that combine technology, culinary, production, and human-centered design into a transformative user experience. In partnership with leading commercial landlords, the company also leverages its workplace-as-a-service platform to provide on-demand solutions for building tenants and their employees.

This position requires experience in high volume environments with a focus on presentation and conference style catering. Responsible for assisting in daily production of culinary requirements, must have knowledge in sanitation guidelines. Assist in daily ordering and inventories.

* Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information. * Must be able to follow instructions and time guidelines of daily production sheets * Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling

* Minimum of three (1) to five (3) years of culinary/kitchen experience, depending upon formal degree or training * Extensive catering experience a plus * High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable * Institutional and batch cooking experiences * Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation * Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities * ServSafe/NYC DOH certified - highly desirable **Physical Requirements:** * Flexible and long hours sometimes required. * Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. * Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of tim