Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $28.00 - $30.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Health and wellness programs
voluntary benefits
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Bon Appetit Management Company is a leading food service provider with over 1,000 cafés across the United States serving corporate campuses, universities, museums, and public dining establishments. Known for its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, Bon Appetit emphasizes sustainable practices such as sourcing sustainable seafood and cage-free eggs. Their culinary philosophy centers on cooking everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients, ensuring a high-quality dining experience. The company values diversity of thought and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and innovative workplace culture that encourages growth and development for all employees.
The full-time Sous Chef position at Bon Appetit offers a rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic culinary team located at Expedia in Seattle, WA. The role is scheduled from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, with days that may vary, providing a stable work schedule for individuals committed to culinary excellence. With a competitive pay range of $28.00 to $30.00 per hour, this position is ideal for someone with a strong culinary background and a passion for menu creation and food preparation. Bon Appetit is also proud to offer an internal employee referral bonus, further incentivizing talented individuals to join their team.
As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Executive Chef by preparing and cooking food items according to approved recipes and production standards. Your duties will include managing kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Leadership responsibilities encompass interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and performance reviews, along with recommending disciplinary actions when necessary. This role demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently during peak production times while also maintaining sanitation and safety protocols. By interacting with customers, you will also help resolve complaints with a friendly, service-oriented approach and relay relevant information to your supervisor.
Bon Appetit places a strong emphasis on career growth and employee well-being by providing a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, in addition to commuter benefits and employee assistance programs. Health and wellness programs, voluntary insurance options, identity theft protection, and flexible spending accounts are part of the benefits designed to support both personal and professional aspects of employees' lives. Additionally, the company ensures paid and unpaid time off in adherence to local, state, and federal laws.
Working at Bon Appetit means joining a respected leader in the foodservice industry that values integrity, sustainability, and excellence. The company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to treating all applicants and associates fairly regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification. Bon Appetit also maintains a drug-free workplace, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all team members. As a Sous Chef at Bon Appetit, you will have the chance to develop your culinary career within a supportive and environmentally conscious company, contributing to memorable dining experiences for diverse clientele.
The full-time Sous Chef position at Bon Appetit offers a rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic culinary team located at Expedia in Seattle, WA. The role is scheduled from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, with days that may vary, providing a stable work schedule for individuals committed to culinary excellence. With a competitive pay range of $28.00 to $30.00 per hour, this position is ideal for someone with a strong culinary background and a passion for menu creation and food preparation. Bon Appetit is also proud to offer an internal employee referral bonus, further incentivizing talented individuals to join their team.
As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Executive Chef by preparing and cooking food items according to approved recipes and production standards. Your duties will include managing kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Leadership responsibilities encompass interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and performance reviews, along with recommending disciplinary actions when necessary. This role demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently during peak production times while also maintaining sanitation and safety protocols. By interacting with customers, you will also help resolve complaints with a friendly, service-oriented approach and relay relevant information to your supervisor.
Bon Appetit places a strong emphasis on career growth and employee well-being by providing a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, in addition to commuter benefits and employee assistance programs. Health and wellness programs, voluntary insurance options, identity theft protection, and flexible spending accounts are part of the benefits designed to support both personal and professional aspects of employees' lives. Additionally, the company ensures paid and unpaid time off in adherence to local, state, and federal laws.
Working at Bon Appetit means joining a respected leader in the foodservice industry that values integrity, sustainability, and excellence. The company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to treating all applicants and associates fairly regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification. Bon Appetit also maintains a drug-free workplace, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all team members. As a Sous Chef at Bon Appetit, you will have the chance to develop your culinary career within a supportive and environmentally conscious company, contributing to memorable dining experiences for diverse clientele.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous culinary or food preparation experience preferred
- Ability to work a full-time schedule including early morning shifts
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to cooking
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers
Job Qualifications
- Previous prep, culinary, and menu creating experience is preferred
- Ability to supervise and lead food service associates
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with inventory management and food production tracking
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Customer service skills to resolve complaints effectively
Job Duties
- Help executive chef prepare and cook foods
- Coordinate activities of cooks and other food-service associates
- Assume responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of executive chef
- Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards
- Ensure all deadlines are met based on production orders
- Supervise hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and recommending disciplinary action
- Store food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils
- Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
- Relay relevant information directly to supervisor
- Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain them to associates and customers
- Keep up with peak production and service hours
- Monitor inventory and deliveries of products and supplies
- Track product production, consumption and waste
- Inform supervisor when supplies or products are low
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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