Catering Kitchen Chef

SanTan Brewing + Distilling•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SanTan Brewing Company is looking for a Catering Kitchen Chef to join their team in Chandler, AZ. Founded in 2007, SanTan operates a brewery & restaurant, a production facility, and Spirit House, a cocktail-driven bar with a food menu. They are devoted to uncommon quality for everyday occasions and are seeking eager, energetic, and friendly team members who share their vision.

Requirements

Maricopa County or nationally accredited food safety certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Possess a passion for culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting and accessible new dishes, appropriate for the venue’s concept.
Ability to work flexible hours; including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed.
Proven ability to work cohesively with staff while positively influencing employee behavior and performance.
Maintains openness and willingness to learn new techniques and improve abilities.
Think quickly, multitask, and adapt to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other established standards.
Skilled in direct interaction with guests.
Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency, constantly evaluating work practices in the spirit of “always improving.”
Communicate effectively and openly with team members
Work in kitchen/restaurant environments which may be loud, hot, humid, or have wet/slippery floors
Multi-task and follow standard operating procedures
Operate kitchen and food truck equipment safely and efficiently
Bend, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
Stand for prolonged periods
Work indoors, outdoors, and in food trucks when necessary
Safely work in and around confined spaces
Regularly lift/carry heavy objects (55 lbs.) repeatedly and safely above waist-level
Occasionally move heavy objects (165 lbs.)

Responsibilities

Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Checks on the quality of food prepared in the kitchen and constantly checks for taste, temperature and visual appeal.
Ensures all dishes are uniform and the established portion sizes are adhered to.
Prepare daily preparation sheets for hot & cold side.
Ensure production of hot & cold side is completed correctly and stored properly before employees leave for day.
Troubleshoot any food and kitchen/food truck related situations that arise.
Hire + Train new catering cooks and dish crew.
Ensures all in house daily procedures are followed.
Insist and ensure Kitchen and Food Trucks are consistently clean and orderly.
Ensure compliance on existing and new Maricopa County Health Department regulations.
Understands and adheres to all company rules and ensures these regulations are followed by staff members
Maintain impeccable personal and operational hygiene as well as high work and safety standards in the kitchen, setting an example for other chefs.
Complete knowledge of dietary restrictions.
Lead by professional example at all times and promote a respectful, team minded work environment.
Offer help whenever possible and consistently demonstrate a team player mentality