Kitchen Sous Chef

Prairie Meadows • Altoona, IA

73d

About The Position

Are you prepped and ready for a new opportunity? Prairie Meadows is looking for a Sous Chef to add some flavor to our team! As a Sous Chef, you will set up the kitchen for daily operation and be responsible for ensuring all food is consistently prepared and presented. If you enjoy a highly motivated environment and pride yourself on quality work, this is the job for you!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with five or more years’ experience in food service
• Three years or more supervisory experience required
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Must have previous experience with banquets, kitchen equipment, and supplies inventory
• Knowledge of Iowa Department of Health regulations is required
• Serv Safe certification preferred
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software required
• Experience with collective bargaining environment preferred
• Excellent dietary, cooking, supervisory, and customer service skills preferred
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess strong math and reasoning skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with persons of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push carts up to 150 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the activities and functions of the main kitchen, ensuring kitchen work areas are cleaned and prepared
• Assist with scheduling kitchen staff, ensuring all positions are staffed, business needs are fulfilled, and labor cost objectives are met; this includes determining staff duties, break schedules, and reviewing payroll records for accuracy
• Implement and coordinate training programs for all kitchen employees
• Assists management team in preparing menus
• Oversee distribution of supplies and supply ordering, completing inventories, and controlling food costs

Benefits

• Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!
• Wage based on experience

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED