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Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,200.00 - $106,200.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Development Programs
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program

Job Description

UCLA Geffen Academy is a distinguished educational institution known for its commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering innovation. Located in Los Angeles, California, UCLA Geffen Academy serves a diverse student population with a forward-thinking approach to learning. The academy's kitchen plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of its students and staff by serving nutritious and thoughtfully prepared meals. The kitchen operates at a high volume, catering to approximately 750 guests per day, necessitating efficient, precise, and innovative food services management. As a part of the University of California system, UCLA Geffen Academy benefits from the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent certification
  • Must possess and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License
  • Background check with satisfactory results
  • Live Scan background check prior to employment
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Satisfactory pre-placement physical examination
  • Subject to California DMV Pull Notice System with a satisfactory driving record
  • Mandatory reporter under CANRA with signed statement
  • Ability to work rotating schedules holidays weekends and nights
  • Full-time onsite work schedule
  • Ability to communicate in English sufficient to perform duties

Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years demonstrated experience as a sous chef in a large-scale restaurant or hospitality environment
  • 3+ years experience leading or managing teams in a high-volume environment
  • Demonstrated ability as a managing Executive Sous Chef leading a culinary production team specializing in Vegan Vegetarian Healthy cuisine
  • Culinary knowledge of food inventory recipes menus production methods and nutritional information in Vegan Vegetarian Healthy cuisine
  • Ability to organize delegate and monitor work assignments
  • Demonstrated ability to control food labor and supply costs
  • Ability to hire train supervise schedule and evaluate employees
  • Working knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to lead group training sessions and meetings
  • Skill in working under changing priorities deadlines and competing requirements
  • Ability to analyze and solve administrative and operational problems
  • Experience in developing testing and perfecting healthy nutritious recipes
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment such as mixers food processors and combi-ovens
  • Ability to measure food stuffs according to recipe and production requirements
  • Ability to utilize software for reports and spreadsheets
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License

Job Duties

  • Provide sound team leadership and direction to production staff
  • Assign motivate and monitor the work of others
  • Prepare complex menu items and recipes according to culinary production and quality standards
  • Train and monitor staff on safe usage of production equipment
  • Ensure customer service and food quality standards are maintained
  • Oversee adherence to all food handling and sanitation guidelines
  • Maintain accurate records including service records temperature logs and production records

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