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Sous Chef @ Indiana Convention Center

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $28.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

This esteemed culinary establishment is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences by emphasizing quality, consistency, and innovation in food preparation. As a reputable entity within the hospitality and foodservice industry, the company takes pride in its commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on teamwork and professional development, the kitchen environment fosters the growth of culinary talents and supports operational efficiency to meet the dynamic demands of its customers.

The role of the Sous Chef is critical in upholding the establishment's culinary excellence. As a key member of the Culinary Lea... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position
  • Ability to promote and participate in a team environment
  • Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others
  • Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight
  • Must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment
  • Hours are often extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to stand, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell regularly
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and carry approximately 20 feet
  • Ability to physically walk approximately one-fourth of a mile and the circumference of the unit several times a day
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat
  • Must be able to perform repetitive motions
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold
  • Must be able to work in a cold environment such as when cleaning walk-in refrigerators
  • Frequently have hands in soapy water and/or cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to operate in an environment with moderate noise
  • Must be able to walk with non-skid shoes at all times

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position
  • Ability to promote and participate in a team environment
  • Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others
  • Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program preferred
  • ACF professional certification preferred

Job Duties

  • Participate as part of Culinary Leadership Team to manage a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner
  • Supervise the daily set-up of the department's stations
  • Ensure work areas are stocked accordingly
  • Maintain product consistency by continuous inspection and tasting of seasonings, portions and appearance of food
  • Ensure consistent adherence to Sodexo Live! standards for food quality
  • Train kitchen staff to strengthen the team's culinary skills and to maintain overall kitchen safety
  • Ensure kitchen safety and sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, OSHA, regulatory and governmental standards
  • Lead cleaning and sanitizing procedures for equipment and facilities
  • Conduct daily inspection of facilities and equipment to identify and eliminate hazards
  • Ensure proper sanitation by maintaining accurate time and temperature records and guarding against cross-contamination
  • Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service and leading the culinary team by example
  • Focus on the customer
  • Foster teamwork
  • Build strong team relationships
  • Share information to build team awareness
  • Prioritize culinary daily work flow and meet production schedule
  • Prepare foods to the proper taste, flavor, texture, consistency and degree of doneness
  • Execute food preparation tasks in a logical order to ensure all tasks are completed on schedule
  • Determine quantity of foods to be prepared
  • Manage disposition of waste
  • Oversee presentation of dishes, menus and concepts

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location