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SSA Group

Food Service - Jr Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Employee assistance program
Get Paid Early
Tuition Discount
Parental leave
meal plan
Employee Discounts

Job Description

SSA Group is a prominent company specializing in enhancing experiences at zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions by integrating dining, retail, admissions, and various other services. With a history spanning over 50 years, SSA Group has established itself as a leader in increasing revenue opportunities for its partners across the United States. They focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation to transform the cultural attraction industry, ensuring a high standard of operation tailored specifically to each partner rather than relying solely on generic best practices. The company prides itself on its family-oriented culture, built with dedication, love, and a mission-driven... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building and development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers
  • Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized
  • Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above
  • Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed

Job Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience in culinary
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of team building and development
  • Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
  • Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills
  • Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic
  • Takes initiative and uses tact and diplomacy
  • Computer knowledge for basic office functions

Job Duties

  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA guest service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client
  • Ensure restaurant/location is adequately prepped and staffed for daily operation
  • Oversight of location kitchen duties ensuring quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards are all met and excelled
  • Oversight of safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste
  • Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, handwashing and glove use with staff
  • Responsible for supporting SSAfety training with knife handling skills, ensuring all direct reports display proper use of knife and slicers
  • Creates daily prep and items lists, delegating to employees as necessary
  • Actively helps to support operation and fill holes as necessary to ensure smooth service
  • Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning
  • Assists Sous Chef assign associates to duties, coaching through projects daily tasks and guest interaction
  • Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the operations manager to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigated
  • Oversees personnel duties including training new employees and issuing performance reviews
  • Actively managing and issuing progressive documentation to coach and counsel employees with oversight from operations manager
  • Reports employee attendance and hour discrepancies to payroll
  • Oversees break and rest break management for back of house employees
  • Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary
  • Communicates with Sous Chef and Food Service Operations Manager regarding any issues with daily service or quality
  • Works directly with restaurant supervisor to ensure respective locations operate to standard
  • Remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
  • Perform other tasks as necessary
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
  • Uphold and demonstrate complete understanding of company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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