Catering Chef
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Apply to this job Bronx Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Position: Catering Chef
Reports to: Executive Chef
Position Managed: Catering Sous Chef, Part-Time Employees, Seasonal Associates
Location: Bronx Zoo / On Site
Department: Events & Catering
Scope: Bronx Zoo
Position Type: Full Time
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Summary:
This role will be the primary culinary leadership for the events & catering operation. You will oversee production of catering menus, the execution of events, supervision of staff, inventory and cost controls, kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and the overall service of guests.
Principal Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Reports to: Executive Chef
Position Managed: Catering Sous Chef, Part-Time Employees, Seasonal Associates
Location: Bronx Zoo / On Site
Department: Events & Catering
Scope: Bronx Zoo
Position Type: Full Time
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Summary:
This role will be the primary culinary leadership for the events & catering operation. You will oversee production of catering menus, the execution of events, supervision of staff, inventory and cost controls, kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and the overall service of guests.
Principal Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Responsible for menu planning, food purchasing, and food transportation throughout the Zoo.
- Responsible for the development of production documents in accordance with the Executive Chef’s policies and procedures on executing catered events.
- Assists with managing overall kitchen expenses by managing food and supplies inventory and limiting product waste.
- Directly responsible for managing the preparation, production, presentation, and execution of food products for events. As well as assisting daily food service operations in these areas.
- Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established standards and norms.
- Responsible for updating costs for recipes and maintenance of menu database.
- Maintain food safety standards in accordance with the NYC Department of Health’s requirements, as well as internal Compliance Manager’s standards and requirements.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices set by WCS’s Business Operations leadership.
- Communicates with Executive Chef and culinary team, providing feedback on any issues including but not limited to staff, product, and processes to ensure all goals are met.
- Perform additional responsibilities as directed by Catering Chef.
About this role
Summary
Lead culinary operations, menu planning, staff supervision, and event execution at Bronx Zoo.
Job title
Catering Chef
Experience level
not specified
Industry
conservation
Location requirements
On-site at Bronx Zoo, no remote work allowed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
menu planningfood safetyinventory management
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
menu planningfood safetyinventory managementcatering operations
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site