Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Food Service - Jr Sous Chef

Jacksonville, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $45,400.00 - $61,300.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount

Parental leave

meal plan

Employee Discounts

Job Description

SSA Group is a leading provider of integrated services for zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions across the United States. With over 50 years in the industry, SSA Group has built a reputable legacy grounded in family values, sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. They specialize in enhancing revenue opportunities for their partners by integrating dining, retail, admissions, and more. Their dedication to refining best practices and customizing solutions for each partner reflects their deep commitment to improving guest experiences while supporting community missions. The company's focus on sustainable operations, emphasizing inclusivity and innovative technology, sets them apart as an industry... Show More

Job Requirements

strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to articulate to general manager and personnel
proven leadership skills with understanding of team building and development while fostering partnerships with other managers
exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with ability to be organized
demonstrated 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, 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
ability to work varied hours 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
ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
personable and professional demeanor
computer knowledge for basic office functions
ability to remain flexible with scheduling
physical stamina to handle kitchen duties
knowledge of safety and hygiene standards
experience training and coaching staff

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 (BOH) for daily operation
oversight of location kitchen duties ensuring quickservice, 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 mitigate against further occurrence
oversees personnel duties, including but not limited to training new employees and issuing performance reviews, actively managing and issuing progressive documentation to coach and counsel the employee on performance with oversight from operations manager, reports employee attendance and any hour discrepancies to the payroll department, oversees break and rest break management for BOH employees
inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary
assists team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner through helping complete daily tasks as necessary
communicates up to the Sous Chef and Food Service Operations Manager(s) in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality
works directly with restaurant supervisor(s) to ensure respective locations are operating to standard
remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws
perform other tasks as deemed necessary
maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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