Jr. Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid sick time
medical benefits
Free or Discounted Meals
Career growth opportunities
Flexible Hours

Job Description

Provider Contract Food Service is a reputable culinary and hospitality service company with over 20 years of experience in delivering exceptional food quality and customer service. The company specializes in operating various foodservice outlets including cafes, catering services, and restaurants that collectively serve more than 30,000 meals weekly. Their commitment to culinary excellence is reflected in the passion their culinary team puts into every dish, ensuring that every bite conveys a unique, delicious experience to their customers. Provider Contract Food Service prides itself on fostering a professional work environment focused on teamwork, innovation, and quality culinary craftsmanship.\n\nCurrently, Provider Contract Food... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in food preparation, food knowledge and kitchen staff supervision
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced knife skills and knowledge of different knife cuts
  • Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques
  • Knowledge of MSDS program
  • Ability to stand on a hard surface for long periods of time
  • Ability to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Must possess effective communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Must have experience with Google suite, Point of Sale System, Internet/Intranet, Gmail and Slack
  • Must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in food preparation, food knowledge and kitchen staff supervision
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced knife skills and knowledge of different knife cuts
  • Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques
  • Knowledge of MSDS program
  • Ability to stand on a hard surface for long periods of time
  • Ability to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Must possess effective communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Must have experience with Google suite, Point of Sale System, Internet/Intranet, Gmail and Slack
  • Must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Formal culinary training

Job Duties

  • Provide clear direction, instruction, training and guidance to supporting culinary staff
  • Organize and delegate work assignments and tasks to meet deadlines
  • Communicate regularly with prep cooks, cooks I, cook II, lead cooks, chef de cuisine and executive chef
  • Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product
  • Exhibit knowledge, understanding, and application of various cooking techniques
  • Ability to work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity
  • Knowledge of different knife cuts
  • Exhibit preparation and knowledge of base sauces, stocks, and soups
  • Demonstrate ability to create compound sauces and derivatives of mother sauces
  • Actively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble food
  • Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and flat top
  • Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products
  • Prepare daily prep list and delegate the completion of the list
  • Prepare written food requisitions for supplies and food items for recipe preparations
  • Demonstrate ability to recite recipes from memory
  • Begin development of daily specials and new dishes for presentation to the chefs
  • Perform all assigned sidework to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies
  • Adhere to control procedure for food costs and quality
  • Properly label, date, and rotate all products on the first-in, first-out philosophy to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
  • Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness
  • Abide by all safety procedures, health codes and hand washing guidelines and encourage team members to do the same
  • Strive for picture perfect plate presentation
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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