Junior Sous Chef

The Polo Club of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

143d•Onsite

About The Position

Training in all areas of culinary operations to advance one's opportunities and become a sous chef in 4/5 star properties. Holding assigned positions in various food preparation in the Polo Club’s restaurants, production and banquet venues. The Jr Sous Chef Position may be asked to oversee the operation of a restaurant, expediting, ordering, inventory, menu change etc. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Engage in preparing, portioning, cooking and advance preparation and garnishing of foods to ensure that the quality and consistency are at a high level of standards based on the chefs culinary pride program. Cooks, bakes and prepares cuisine and pastry items at assigned stations and kitchens prior, during and after venue operations as needed and assigned. Assumes responsibility for projects, assignments, supervision as assigned and trained by chefs and works efficient with a sense of urgency meeting or exceeding the set quality and standards. At some point shall supervise, coach and counsel as part of the training and learning process assigned kitchen employees as directed by chef in charge. Assists Executive Chef and/or assigned Chef in planning, preparing, presenting and serving of all cuisine and pastry items and menus. Creates menu specials as assigned and participates in chef’s cookery and baking baskets and contest. Trains line level employees on the execution of menu items and service of all dishes from the pass and buffets. Creates special dishes and recipes. May create certain dishes using alcoholic beverages as an ingredient which will require sampling (a small portion of an item) to determine if the food is prepared and tastes appropriately. Tasting is essential to learning and teaching, every station has tasting spoons in every kitchen every chef and cook shall taste food prior to service and going to our members (taste is defined as sampling a small portion of an item) Maintains high levels of Sanitary Codes set forth by Federal, State and Local agencies as well as The Polo Club. As a Jr. Sous Chef works clean and orderly and sets the standards for others to follow, even during service wiping, organizing and keeping the stations clean as an essential part of culinary pride success. Scheduling staff is a key part of a chefs job, you shall be coached and learn the essentials for this. Checks all walk-in coolers and freezers daily to insure proper rotation, storage and usage of all food items. Assists in monthly inventory as needed and shall work with the assigned chef on physical count and organization of all food areas. Will have training from chef the planning of an annual budget, cost and capital budget. Instills budgetary controls using established budget on a daily basis how’s and whys. When assigned shall oversee all deliveries from purchasing department to ensure items are received at the proper price, quantity and quality and learn the synergy needed from procurement to the final outcomes in the Kitchens. Monitors and works together with the chefs to develop and implement proper cleaning of all kitchens and storerooms with the team members following the culinary department SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure). Implements and enforces Polo employee policies according to the Employee handbook, and Culinary SOP’s Communicates with members, coworkers, management, staff and the general public in a courteous and professional manner. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of The Polo Club. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chefs & Director of Culinary Operations/Executive Chef as directed and needed.

Requirements

Culinary or Pastry & Baking Diploma from a Vocational school or culinary college, Associate's degree (AOS) or equivalent from two-year college, a two year apprentice program in the USA or abroad at a 4/5 star property or technical school; or 2 years to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years or more in a four or five star rated resort, club or hotel restaurant as a lead cuisine or lead pastry cook, or three years as a cook 1 or junior sous chef in a high volume high quality resort, or working under a certified master chef or master of France, or one of the top hotels of the world or a platinum club.
Ability to communicate well in English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, members, and the general public.
Ability to calculate culinary business figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, recipe scaling, proportions, percentages and volume.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Inventory software; Payroll systems; Internet software and Order processing systems.
Serve Safe certification.

Nice To Haves

Excellent culinary and or pastry skills and the art of presenting cuisine/pastry at a high level in a modern and contemporary way as guided by the culinary pride standards and program.
Excellent ability to organize the kitchen for a smooth service and be engaged to prepare and serve extraordinary food and pastry to the Polo membership.
Ability to use all kitchen equipment and have knowledge of how it works, the cleaning and storage and follows all SOP’s for equipment.
Very good people skills and the ability to communicate to all levels of team members.
Ability to motivate and create a culinary team leading by example.
Ability to plan and execute menus and functions as directed.
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports as directed and trained.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and members.
Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment showing a sense of urgency that has a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, cook, and advance prepare and garnish foods to ensure high quality and consistency.
Cook, bake, and prepare cuisine and pastry items at assigned stations and kitchens.
Assume responsibility for assigned projects, assignments, and supervision, working efficiently with a sense of urgency.
Supervise, coach, and counsel assigned kitchen employees as directed by the chef in charge.
Assist the Executive Chef and/or assigned Chef in planning, preparing, presenting, and serving cuisine and pastry items and menus.
Create menu specials and participate in cookery and baking contests.
Train line-level employees on menu item execution and service of dishes.
Create special dishes and recipes.
Maintain high levels of sanitary codes and cleanliness standards.
Schedule staff and learn scheduling essentials.
Check walk-in coolers and freezers daily for proper rotation, storage, and usage.
Assist in monthly inventory and work with the assigned chef on physical counts and organization of food areas.
Oversee deliveries to ensure proper price, quantity, and quality.
Implement and enforce Polo employee policies and Culinary SOPs.
Communicate with members, coworkers, management, staff, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by Chefs & Director of Culinary Operations/Executive Chef.