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Head Chef – Food Truck & Catering Company (Seasonal with Winter Opportunity)

We’re looking for a passionate, organized, and experienced Head Chef to lead our growing food truck and catering operation for the busy summer and fall season — with the opportunity to transition into a winter leadership role at a private ski resort for the right candidate.

This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys building teams, creating systems, leading service, and delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

About Us

We are a family-owned food truck and catering company focused on fresh, chef-driven food, private events, weddings, and corporate catering. We take pride in creating a positive work environment where our team is treated like family. We work hard, support one another, and value professionalism, leadership, creativity, and a strong team culture.

Position Details

• Seasonal Position: End of May through End of October
• Full-time leadership role
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
• Opportunity for continued winter employment at a private ski resort, as one of the owners of the food truck is also the Executive Chef at a local private ski hill, offering strong candidates the potential for year-round employment opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations for food truck and catering events
• Oversee prep, execution, service standards, and food quality
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and leadership
• Maintain food cost awareness, inventory, and ordering systems
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance
• Assist with menu development and seasonal features
• Coordinate catering logistics, event execution, and kitchen workflow
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

• Previous Head Chef or Sous Chef experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and team development
• Strong understanding of kitchen systems and operations
• Reliable transportation is an asset
• Catering, banquet, or food truck experience is a bonus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary or hourly compensation based on experience
• Supportive, family-style work environment
• Opportunity to help grow an exciting culinary business
• Creative freedom and input on menus and operations
• Strong potential for long-term growth opportunities

If you’re a strong leader who loves great food, thrives in high-energy environments, and wants to be part of a close-knit team that values hard work and respect, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a short introduction about yourself to info@mamacitatacoria.com.

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person