Kitchen Sous Chef

Prairie Meadows • Altoona, IA

72d

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
• Five or more years' experience in food service
• Three years or more supervisory experience
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Previous experience with banquets, kitchen equipment, and supplies inventory
• Knowledge of Iowa Department of Health regulations
• Serv Safe certification preferred
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software
• Experience with collective bargaining environment preferred
• Excellent dietary, cooking, supervisory, and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong math and reasoning skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with persons of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and push carts up to 150 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with collective bargaining environment
• Serv Safe certification preferred
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Excellent dietary, cooking, supervisory, and customer service skills

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED