Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $28.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Job Description
The Willows Foundation, located at 1000 Upper Happy Valley Road in Lafayette, California, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The organization is part of the esteemed Compass Group, one of the world's leading foodservice companies, focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences across various sectors. The Willows Foundation is dedicated to providing quality culinary services in a welcoming and supportive environment, emphasizing both innovation and tradition in every meal prepared. The facility caters to diverse clientele, making it an exciting place for culinary professionals to thrive and advance their careers.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three to five years of previous customer service, sous chef, and catering experience preferred
- Ability to work full time on scheduled days including weekends
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding kitchen tasks
- Food handler certification or willingness to obtain
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and production standards
Job Qualifications
- Three to five years of sous chef or related culinary experience
- Previous customer service and catering experience preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment
Job Duties
- Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards
- Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders
- Supervises hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and performance reviews
- Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
- Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils
- Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
- Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
- Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers
- Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
- Tracks product production, consumption and waste
- Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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