Event Chef | $20-$25/hr + Tips | Part-Time

$20-$25 per hour, plus eligibility for cash tips averaging approximately $100-$200, depending on event assignments. Flexible part-time scheduling with Friday-Sunday availability. Free parking.

Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group (JAM) is hiring experienced Catering Event Chefs to prepare and execute food service for large weddings and catered events at distinctive venues throughout the region.

This is a hands-on culinary position for experienced line cooks, catering cooks, banquet chefs, and sous chefs who enjoy fast-paced service, organized execution, and working with an established event team.

You'll help deliver three-course wedding receptions, cocktail hours, and other catered events, often serving approximately 200 guests. The work requires strong cooking fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established recipes and event instructions.

If you're looking for flexible part-time culinary work, additional weekend income, and experience with large-scale event production, we'd like to hear from you.

Location

Lansdowne, PA

• Free parking available
• Reliable transportation required
• Not easily accessible by public transportation
• Valid driver's license required

Compensation

• $20-$25 per hour
• Eligible for cash tips, with reported averages of approximately $100-$200
• Tips vary and are not guaranteed
• Paid biweekly by direct deposit
• Part-time, hourly position

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Free parking
• Opportunity to work at distinctive wedding and event venues

Schedule

• Part-time, event-based scheduling
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability required
• Event scheduling window: 11 AM-1 AM, including late-night hours
• Specific workdays depend on employee availability and event scheduling
• Must be comfortable working evenings, weekends, and late-night events

Why This Role Stands Out

• Earn $20-$25 per hour with additional cash tip potential
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Work on large weddings and catered events
• Gain experience across different venues and event formats
• Join a culinary team that values teamwork, respect, sustainability, and humor
• Stay involved in hands-on cooking and service execution

About the Role

As a Catering Event Chef, you'll support food preparation, cooking, and service execution for weddings and other catered events.

You'll work within an established culinary team, following event menus, recipes, food safety procedures, and service timelines to deliver consistent food quality.

This is a hands-on cooking position without direct employee management responsibilities.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Execute recipes accurately and consistently
• Work efficiently during large-scale event service
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and timing
• Follow instructions and established culinary procedures
• Adapt to different venues and event requirements
• Contribute to a respectful, organized, and accountable team

About the Company

Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group is an established catering and event hospitality company specializing in weddings and large-scale celebrations.

The company operates in a fast-paced, event-driven environment with an emphasis on food quality, teamwork, professional growth, and sustainable kitchen practices.

Its culinary culture values integrity, respect, collaboration, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for weddings, cocktail hours, and catered events
• Follow written recipes, menus, and preparation instructions
• Execute consistent food quality and presentation
• Support culinary production for large events
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Complete assigned preparation and repetitive production tasks accurately
• Coordinate with culinary team members during preparation and service
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment
• Follow event timelines and operational instructions
• Handle and prepare menu items containing pork and alcohol
• Participate in company-provided box-truck driving training
• Assist with assigned event-related operational duties

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5 years of professional culinary experience preferred
• Catering, banquet, event, or restaurant cooking experience
• Proven experience cooking in catering, banquet, or event settings
• Strong food safety knowledge and kitchen fundamentals
• Ability to follow written recipes and detailed instructions
• Comfortable with repetitive preparation and production tasks
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to train on driving a box truck
• Ability to prepare and handle pork and alcohol
• Ability to communicate effectively in English for operational and safety instructions
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Available for weekend and late-night event assignments

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references from previous supervisors. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.