Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Free meal during your shift
20% discount on any food purchase at Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining
Paid Time Off
Management career advancement opportunities
Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
Eligibility for 401k
vision plan
dental plan
Medical Plan
Job Description
Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to providing exceptional culinary, dining, and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. With a strong belief in the value of preparing food from scratch using locally sourced ingredients, Parkhurst Dining offers a culinary experience that is authentic and made with heartfelt care. As part of the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, a regional portfolio of foodservice concepts, the company serves 50 million guests annually among restaurants, college and corporate campuses, and through an online store across all states. Parkhurst Dining's commitment to quality and service excellence positions the company as a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, emphasizing a culture where employees can do what they love, love what they do, and grow professionally.
The role of the Sous Chef at Parkhurst Dining is a vital leadership position within the culinary team, focused on ensuring the smooth and efficient production of food across all kitchen stations. The Sous Chef assists in overseeing the daily meal production with strict adherence to Parkhurst's standards and food safety protocols. This includes managing the quality, quantity, and timeliness of meals served while maintaining the highest sanitation and food safety standards in line with Culinary Gold standards. The position also supports the Executive Chef in various operational responsibilities such as menu development, budgeting, inventory management, employee relations, and quality control.
This role requires a collaborative leader capable of managing and directing culinary staff to ensure each team member meets quality expectations. The Sous Chef is also responsible for assisting in the purchasing of food and supplies within budget constraints and inspecting kitchen operations to maintain cleanliness and food safety. Effective communication with management and staff is essential, as is the ability to train new team members and foster a positive working environment. The role demands attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods in a high-temperature environment.
Working at Parkhurst Dining offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive, quality-driven company that values its employees and offers pathways for career advancement. Benefits include free meals during shifts, discounts at affiliated restaurants, paid time off, career growth opportunities, continuous development through the Smile Universe program, and eligibility for various health and retirement benefits including 401k, vision, dental, and medical plans. Parkhurst Dining also prides itself on its commitment to equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on diverse characteristics and ensuring a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all team members.
The role of the Sous Chef at Parkhurst Dining is a vital leadership position within the culinary team, focused on ensuring the smooth and efficient production of food across all kitchen stations. The Sous Chef assists in overseeing the daily meal production with strict adherence to Parkhurst's standards and food safety protocols. This includes managing the quality, quantity, and timeliness of meals served while maintaining the highest sanitation and food safety standards in line with Culinary Gold standards. The position also supports the Executive Chef in various operational responsibilities such as menu development, budgeting, inventory management, employee relations, and quality control.
This role requires a collaborative leader capable of managing and directing culinary staff to ensure each team member meets quality expectations. The Sous Chef is also responsible for assisting in the purchasing of food and supplies within budget constraints and inspecting kitchen operations to maintain cleanliness and food safety. Effective communication with management and staff is essential, as is the ability to train new team members and foster a positive working environment. The role demands attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods in a high-temperature environment.
Working at Parkhurst Dining offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive, quality-driven company that values its employees and offers pathways for career advancement. Benefits include free meals during shifts, discounts at affiliated restaurants, paid time off, career growth opportunities, continuous development through the Smile Universe program, and eligibility for various health and retirement benefits including 401k, vision, dental, and medical plans. Parkhurst Dining also prides itself on its commitment to equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on diverse characteristics and ensuring a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all team members.
Job Requirements
- Three or more years of culinary experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to organize workloads and meet deadlines
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience with Microsoft software programs
- Physical ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs
- Ability to bend, reach, grasp, walk short distances, and stand for long periods
- Willingness to work in conditions with high noise, heat, and humidity
- Commitment to following safety and sanitation guidelines
Job Qualifications
- Three or more years of culinary experience
- High school or GED
- Ability to organize workloads and meet time deadlines
- Strong leadership and team management skills desirable
- Experience with Microsoft software programs
Job Duties
- Manage and direct all culinary staff to ensure standards and quality are being followed by each staff member
- Assist in purchasing all food, paper, cleaning, bakery, and safety items within budgeted levels
- Assist with Executive Chef in menu development, organization and completion of production sheets and execution of new recipe standards
- Assist Executive Chef in regular inspections of the entire unit for sanitation, cleanliness, temperatures and using checklists as a guide
- Verify that recipe standards and consistency is constantly being used to ensure a quality product every time
- Check schedule to ensure all employees are in place and ready to work
- Review production sheet and daily menu plans
- Review upcoming special events and catering needs and follow through with said tasks
- Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed
- Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene
- Helps maintain inventory and proper ordering
- Supervises staff and adheres to proper coaching and discipline methods
- Assists with on boarding and training of new kitchen team members
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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