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Sous Chef - 994765

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Tuition waiver
Retirement Plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Tobacco-free campus environment

Job Description

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a distinguished not-for-profit, independent institution founded in 1964, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Located in a vibrant academic environment, NSU offers a broad range of competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits which include tuition waivers, a robust retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental coverage. NSU prioritizes the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors and proudly maintains a tobacco-free campus to promote a healthy lifestyle. The university strives to be a leading place where individuals can live, work, study, and grow in a supportive and inclusive environment. Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be friendly, personable and reliable with professional communication
  • Must have problem solving abilities, be self motivated and organized
  • Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge
  • Must be able to walk, stand, sit, stoop or bend for an eight hour shift
  • Must have training in culinary arts from an accredited institution
  • Must possess full ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
  • Food Handler certification
  • Technical or specialized training in culinary arts
  • Minimum of two to three years experience as a Lead Cook or Sous Chef

Job Qualifications

  • Training in culinary arts from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of two to three years experience as a Lead Cook or Sous Chef
  • Previous experience at an upscale or private club preferred
  • Friendly, personable and reliable with professional communication skills
  • Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge
  • Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
  • Full ability to communicate effectively

Job Duties

  • Prepares or directly supervises the daily preparation of soups, sauces and specials
  • Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
  • Assists the Executive Chef with monthly food inventories to ensure pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and food production
  • Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability
  • Consistently maintains standards of quality to ensure cost, eye appeal and flavor of food
  • Exhibits knowledge and guides personnel in operating kitchen equipment to ensure that all cooking equipment used are operating correctly and safely
  • Prepares reports, costs menus, makes schedules and performs administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Chef
  • Monitors food labeling, dating and rotating by using FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products to ensure only fresh products are served
  • Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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