Head Cook

The role

The Head Cook will prepare fresh meals for internal meetings and small client events. This role involves menu planning, managing kitchen operations, and maintaining kitchen organization.

What you will do

• Prepare and cook fresh, healthy, and well-presented meals for quarterly all-company meetings and monthly small-group client events
• Support menu planning
• Execute food preparation, service, and cleanup for buffet and plated-style service
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety practices
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and minimize waste
• Coordinate food timing, presentation, and flow
• Support light banquet-style setup and service

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent four-year culinary education
• 5-10 years of hands-on culinary experience in a restaurant, professional kitchen, catering, or banquet environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting banquet, catering, or event-based food service
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Consistent track record of adhering to food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality food in event-driven environments
• Strong organizational discipline
• Professional presence and communication style

Benefits

• High-impact role with visibility
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Dynamic and inclusive culture

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

About the company

Gap International is a 100-person organization with a corporate office in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.