Dependable right-hand sought for the cold kitchen

AT OCC / Odense Sport & Event

Do you thrive with an overview, even when the kitchen is at its busiest? Are you the type who creates calm and direction around you, and would you like to be the Sous-chef's right-hand, at one of the country's largest event and conference companies? Then it might be you we are looking for.

At OCC we have expanded and modernized our facilities significantly. We are now seeking a robust colleague for the cold kitchen who can lead the daily production and ensure that our food experiences always maintain a high level – whether it is 30 guests for lunch or several hundred 'out of house'.

About the job At OCC, everyday life is anything but gray. We deliver food and experiences for conferences, trade shows, meeting catering, corporate events, private parties, and street food events, and we are happy to do it all at the same time. We are open seven days a week, which requires a right-hand in the cold kitchen who has an overview, can act independently, and at the same time is a clear support for the Sous-chef. The position is full-time. Working hours are primarily daytime, but there will be evening and weekend work during our busy periods.

In the role you report to our Kitchen Manager, who has the overall management responsibility for the kitchen, while the Sous-chef in the cold kitchen is your daily team leader. You will become part of a kitchen team consisting of Gastronomers, Caterers, Dishwashers, Assistants, and Sous-chefs, and you will have broad contact with colleagues and leaders from across our organization, Odense Sport & Event.

Your responsibilities will include

• Ensure a well-organized and efficient daily operation in the cold kitchen.
• Act as the Sous-chef's right-hand and lead the practical production.
• Keep an overview of multiple simultaneous events and prioritize as needed.
• Put structure into work schedules and workflows.
• Ensure consistently high quality in all dishes and presentations, in line with our Green Key certification and applicable food standards.
• Contribute to high hygiene standards and strict self-control.
• Contribute to good collaboration across the kitchen's departments and with our event and service teams.
• Train and guide colleagues and apprentices in the cold kitchen.

Who are you? We imagine that you are trained as a Cook, Caterer or have solid experience from a professional kitchen. Very preferably from the conference industry, hotel industry, or larger corporate catering. You have experience working on a large scale, and you thrive when there are many balls in the air.

We place particular emphasis on, that you

• Have a strong overview and can navigate safely in a busy daily life with many simultaneous tasks.
• Are operation-ready and can translate plans into action, even when the unforeseen arises.
• Thrive in a fast pace and tight deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and straightforwardly – both to colleagues and management.
• Exhibit clear task management, even if you are not the formal leader.
• Are quality-conscious in everything you do.
• Are a team player who contributes to a good community and a positive culture in the kitchen.
• Speak and understand Danish

Does this sound like you? Then please send us your application and CV as soon as possible. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, and hire as soon as we have the right match.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact our Kitchen Manager, Kenneth Schärfe, at 2115 8315.

Before you apply, you are also welcome to get to know us better at www.ose.dk and on our social media.