Jr. Sous Chef - Finley Farms

Bass Pro Shops • Ozark, MO

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About The Position

The Junior Sous Chef at Finley Farms supports the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef with food production and daily kitchen operations, helping maintain consistent culinary quality and service for both front- and back-of-house teams. The role supports kitchen readiness, food preparation and service execution, recipe adherence, staff training, product availability, sanitation, equipment and food storage practices, and a safe working environment. The Junior Sous Chef also helps lead shift huddles and communicate and reinforce expectations with direct reports. Work is performed under general supervision using established procedures, with occasional independent judgment and opportunities to recommend changes to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience.
• Broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Good knife skills and knowledge of food characteristics, especially shelf life.
• Ability to motivate others and lead people in correct procedures and follow-through.
• Ability to deal effectively with company personnel and outside vendors.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Effective written communication appropriate to the audience.
• Basic computer skills, including use of personal computers, word-processing software, and Internet browsers.
• Reading comprehension for work-related documents.
• Ability to understand spoken information and ideas.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and correctly.
• Ability to develop original ideas and creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts.
• ServSafe Manager certification.
• Experience with farm-to-table dining.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring food production in the outlet and its quality during preparation and service.
• Support the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in daily restaurant kitchen operations and culinary readiness for service.
• Monitor the efficiency and productivity of daily culinary operations.
• Help maintain an accurate kitchen recipe book and ensure cooks consistently follow recipes.
• Train and update staff on property information.
• Assist Sous Chefs with warehouse requisitions to ensure product availability in outlets.
• Help maintain proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Help maintain kitchen coolers and freezers, including food rotation, storage, sanitation, and labeling.
• Promote safe working conditions and techniques in the kitchen.
• Model and promote good working relationships with Front of the House managers and staff.
• Communicate expectations to direct reports, ensure expectations are met, and hold direct reports accountable while following proper guidelines.
• Assist in leading daily shift huddles and follow up on unresolved topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retail merchandise, restaurant, resort, and conservation attraction discounts.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED