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Sous Chef, Ops

Clifton, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Commuter assistance
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
employee discount
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

gategroup is a leading global provider in the airline catering and hospitality industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality food services for airline customers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, passion, responsibility, and respect, gategroup continuously strives to enhance travel experiences by providing safe, innovative, and delicious meals served on flights. As a full-time employer in the USA, gategroup promotes workforce diversity and inclusion, offering a dynamic workplace where employees can develop their skills and grow professionally while maintaining a positive impact on the environment and society. They operate with a strong culture of customer focus and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification preferred
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Chef and/or Sous Chef required
  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a cook required
  • Previous supervisory experience in high-volume food production preferred
  • Experience in in-flight catering or high-volume food service environments preferred
  • Ability to cook meals to detailed specifications
  • Ability to work in fast-paced deadline-driven environments
  • Strong leadership skills managing a team of cooks
  • Ability to train others effectively
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, and supplies weighing over 25 pounds
  • Willingness to work a rotating schedule averaging over 55 hours per week
  • Full-time employment status
  • Authorized to work in the USA

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification preferred
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Chef and/or Sous Chef required
  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a cook required
  • Previous supervisory experience in high-volume food production preferred
  • Experience in in-flight catering or high-volume food service environments preferred
  • Ability to cook meals to detailed specifications
  • Ability to work in fast-paced deadline-driven environments
  • Strong leadership skills managing a team of cooks
  • Current or previous labor relations experience a plus
  • Comfortable interacting with all employee levels
  • Ability to train others effectively
  • Ability to provide daily feedback to employees
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills
  • Innovative with the ability to improve operations
  • Menu design experience a plus
  • Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Job Duties

  • Assist Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef in meal design and preparation
  • Provide culinary expertise and leadership
  • Ensure food safety and sanitation requirements are met
  • Drive food production efforts with Food Supervisors
  • Ensure food specifications and labor objectives meet company and customer requirements
  • Supervise department for quality and quantity
  • Ensure items are produced and dated according to specification and coding system compliance
  • Manage attendance, schedule shifts, and assign employee tasks
  • Order raw materials and produce extra meals as needed
  • Prepare daily production sheets and direct employees using production data
  • Train employees on proper food preparation procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness and quality throughout shifts
  • Manage daily hot and cold kitchen production for consistency
  • Ensure compliance with wage and hour policies
  • Train and monitor employees for productivity and cost control
  • Monitor manpower planning and schedule employees
  • Manage employee retention and reduce turnover
  • Coach and counsel employees according to union agreements
  • Review employee cost centers and pay rates
  • Complete all company required training including ServSafe
  • Comply with company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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