Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $30.00 - $30.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Job Description
We are a distinguished hospitality establishment known for our commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. Our restaurant prides itself on culinary excellence, combining innovative menus with high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and service. Situated within a vibrant hospitality environment, we cater to a diverse clientele, offering a welcoming atmosphere that blends traditional techniques with modern culinary artistry. We value teamwork, creativity, and professionalism in our culinary team, emphasizing ongoing training, quality control, and adherence to health regulations to ensure outstanding guest satisfaction.
We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated culinary professional to join our kitchen team as a Sous Chef. This role is essential to supporting the Head Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and kitchen operations. The Sous Chef will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring proper sanitation and health code compliance, and training kitchen staff to deliver consistent quality in every dish. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in using kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, grinders, and food processors, along with the ability to interpret recipes and manage portion sizes accurately.
This position requires a solid foundation in culinary techniques, a commitment to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and high standards throughout the kitchen, and the ability to manage a team effectively. The Sous Chef will be pivotal in sourcing and ordering quality ingredients, developing and maintaining recipes and techniques, and ensuring that all kitchen operations run smoothly. Additionally, the role involves scheduling, inventory management to fit within budgetary constraints, and stepping in as the culinary leader in the absence of the Head Chef. Physical stamina and manual dexterity are necessary to perform duties in a fast-paced kitchen environment that includes working in confined spaces and various temperature ranges.
We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated culinary professional to join our kitchen team as a Sous Chef. This role is essential to supporting the Head Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and kitchen operations. The Sous Chef will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring proper sanitation and health code compliance, and training kitchen staff to deliver consistent quality in every dish. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in using kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, grinders, and food processors, along with the ability to interpret recipes and manage portion sizes accurately.
This position requires a solid foundation in culinary techniques, a commitment to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and high standards throughout the kitchen, and the ability to manage a team effectively. The Sous Chef will be pivotal in sourcing and ordering quality ingredients, developing and maintaining recipes and techniques, and ensuring that all kitchen operations run smoothly. Additionally, the role involves scheduling, inventory management to fit within budgetary constraints, and stepping in as the culinary leader in the absence of the Head Chef. Physical stamina and manual dexterity are necessary to perform duties in a fast-paced kitchen environment that includes working in confined spaces and various temperature ranges.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred
- Three to five years cooking experience required
- Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred
- Ability to lift 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
- Ability to read, write and understand English to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment including knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs and slicers
Job Qualifications
- Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- High school diploma required
- Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred
- Three to five years cooking experience required
- Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred
Job Duties
- Assists with training, assigning duties and supervision of the kitchen staff during the preparation, cooking and garnishment of food items
- Ensures proper receiving, storage including temperature-setting and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations
- Adheres to control procedures for cost and quality
- Assists in menu planning activities
- Sourcing ordering and receiving the highest quality ingredients
- Developing, teaching and maintaining all recipes and techniques
- Organizing a large team and holding the culinary and stewarding teams accountable for their responsibilities
- Overseeing and maintaining a smooth professional service
- Maintaining all kitchen equipment and following up for any repairs needed
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
- Overseeing scheduling and inventory to work within a set budget
- Act as the culinary leader in the kitchen during the Chef absence
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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