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Southern Way Catering is a well-established catering company known for delivering high-quality food services and exceptional event experiences throughout the region. Specializing in both large-scale events and daily food deliveries, Southern Way Catering prides itself on culinary excellence, innovative menu offerings, and strict adherence to sanitation and safety standards. The company operates in compliance with regulatory bodies such as DHEC, ensuring that every aspect of food preparation and delivery meets rigorous quality and safety benchmarks. Committed to providing outstanding service, Southern Way Catering maintains strong relationships with both clients and associates by emphasizing professionalism and effective communication. The role of the Culinary Supervisor at Southern Way Catering is a full-time position focused on maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This position is pivotal in ensuring that all culinary operations—from daily food service to large-scale special events—are executed flawlessly. The Culinary Supervisor will enforce kitchen sanitation and maintenance guidelines, oversee equipment safety standards, and manage chemical controls in accordance with health regulations. Additionally, this role involves supporting menu innovation by collaborating closely with the Executive Chef and sales team to optimize product use and minimize waste. Key responsibilities include managing the preparation and presentation of food to ensure it meets company standards for portion control, technique, and overall quality. This role requires executing standardized recipes for special events and providing on-site support for off-site catering events as directed by the Executive Chef. The Culinary Supervisor will also oversee timely execution of daily preparation lists and maintain the culinary excellence standards set by the company. Southern Way Catering expects this individual to demonstrate strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate with both management and clients to deliver seamless catering experiences. The hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00, reflecting the importance of this role within the company’s operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a culinary role
• Understanding of kitchen sanitation and maintenance best practices
• Ability to comply with DHEC and chemical control regulations
• Must be able to work full-time hours
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work on-site at the designated location