Chef de Cuisine

Chowgirls Catering•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef de Cuisine will oversee and manage the overall production, quality control, and operations in the kitchen. Responsibilities include organizing and directing the processes necessary to provide a clean, professional, high quality, and high-volume catering kitchen for Chowgirls and for hunger relief through Kitchen Coalition. This position balances food production, kitchen management, and administrative work.

Requirements

Maintain current Serv Safe Certificate
Ensure MN health department food safety standards in all stages of prep, storage, and transport
Maintain a working knowledge of email communication, Google Workspace, and the ability to learn Total Party Planner, Nowsta, Wisk and other software
Proactively communicate work and personal schedule through Slack
Attend and actively participate in all required company meetings
Respond to internal and external communications within 12 hours
Present a professional positive attitude among coworkers, vendors, and clients
Facilitate information flows throughout workplace
Maintain availability for communication by phone, Slack, and email
Maintain employee privacy at all times
Be aware of MN employment laws
Keep all Chowgirls information confidential, including internal documents, policies, procedures, recipes, and customer/venue/vendor information
Maintain general knowledge of Chowgirls handbook, history, values, and vision
Always promote Chowgirls in a positive light at the office, on social media, and in the community
Participate in Chowgirls training programs
Cultivate general knowledge of Chowgirls handbook, history, values, and vision
Guide peers and Chowgirls forward by sharing identified strengths or skill areas of specialization
Commit to professional development, building a broad portfolio of skills and increasing mastery of current skills
Uphold Chowgirls’ commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nice To Haves

Use tools in Total Party Planner to assist with production and ordering
Assist with inventory yearly
Work with operations and bar managers to order other supplies
Participate in hiring and disciplinary actions, documenting as necessary
Serve as a champion of Chowgirls passport training program
Assist in teaching and supporting kitchen trainers
Work with Executive Chef and Training & Growth Manager to further develop online courses and in-person trainings
Schedule staff to fulfill all kitchen shifts and onsite Chefs
Delegate production of items to kitchen staff in a standard organized manner
Ensure consistency in recipe documentation

Responsibilities

Maintain Chowgirls sustainability standards through purchasing and sourcing ingredients that reflect Chowgirls vision and values
Order appropriate products based on events and needs
Assist with inventory yearly
Use tools in Total Party Planner to assist with production and ordering
Research, purchase, and oversee maintenance of kitchen equipment
Present food in creative ways that meet or exceed Chowgirls standards
Maintain current Serv Safe Certificate
Ensure MN health department food safety standards in all stages of prep, storage, and transport
Work as a team with Owners to create and sustain the taste and quality of Chowgirls menu
Assist with scalability for quality mass production during recipe development
Maintain Chowgirls sustainability standards
Ensure all recipes are followed to ensure a consistent product
Maintain walk-in, coolers, freezers, and dry storage cleanliness and organization
Maintain general systems of organization for kitchen, food, and equipment
Work with operations and bar managers to order other supplies
Manage kitchen staff, ensuring quality and consistency in performance
Participate in hiring and disciplinary actions, documenting as necessary
Serve as a champion of Chowgirls passport training program
Assist in teaching and supporting kitchen trainers
Work with Executive Chef and Training & Growth Manager to further develop online courses and in-person trainings
Schedule staff to fulfill all kitchen shifts and onsite Chefs
Oversee staff's execution of all food production
Maintain Chowgirls standard of service
Delegate production of items to kitchen staff in a standard organized manner
Maintain a general system of organization for kitchen staff, food, and equipment
Ensure consistency in recipe documentation
Maintain a working knowledge of email communication, Google Workspace, and the ability to learn Total Party Planner, Nowsta, Wisk and other software
Proactively communicate work and personal schedule through Slack
Attend and actively participate in all required company meetings
Respond to internal and external communications within 12 hours
Present a professional positive attitude among coworkers, vendors, and clients
Facilitate information flows throughout workplace
Maintain availability for communication by phone, Slack, and email
Maintain employee privacy at all times
Be aware of MN employment laws
Keep all Chowgirls information confidential, including internal documents, policies, procedures, recipes, and customer/venue/vendor information
Maintain general knowledge of Chowgirls handbook, history, values, and vision
Always promote Chowgirls in a positive light at the office, on social media, and in the community
Participate in Chowgirls training programs
Cultivate general knowledge of Chowgirls handbook, history, values, and vision
Guide peers and Chowgirls forward by sharing identified strengths or skill areas of specialization
Commit to professional development, building a broad portfolio of skills and increasing mastery of current skills
Uphold Chowgirls’ commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion