Jr. Sous Chef - Finley Farms
About The Position
The Junior Sous Chef at Finley Farms supports the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in food production and helps ensure consistently high culinary quality and service for front- and back-of-house teams. The position assists with daily restaurant kitchen operations, food production and service readiness, operational efficiency, staff training, recipe compliance, product availability, sanitation, food storage, and workplace safety. It also helps lead shift huddles, communicate expectations to direct reports, and maintain productive working relationships with front-of-house managers and staff. The role performs duties under general supervision using established procedures and innovation, with occasional independent judgment to complete assignments and make recommendations about work procedures, policies, and practices. The position is full time. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience.
- ServSafe Manager certification.
- Professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
- Good knife skills and knowledge of food characteristics, especially shelf life.
- Ability to motivate and lead others in following procedures and completing follow-through.
- Ability to work effectively with company personnel and outside vendors.
- Good personal hygiene.
- Effective written communication skills.
- 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 perform basic arithmetic accurately.
- Ability to develop creative ideas and problem-solving approaches.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts.
- Experience with farm-to-table dining.
Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring food production in the outlet to ensure quality during preparation and service.
- Support the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and ensure the restaurant is ready for service.
- Monitor the efficiency and productivity of daily culinary operations.
- Assist in maintaining 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 ensure proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Assist with maintaining kitchen coolers and freezers, including food rotation, storage, sanitation, and labeling.
- Ensure safe working conditions and techniques in the kitchen.
- Model and promote good working relationships with front-of-house managers and staff.
- Communicate expectations to direct reports, ensure expectations are met according to guidelines, and hold direct reports accountable.
- Assist in leading daily shift huddles and following up on unresolved topics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick time.
- Bass Pro Cares Fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
