SOUS CHEF 2- Rutgers University Greek House Chefs

GREEK HOUSE CHEFS INC•New Brunswick, NJ

18d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef 2 assists the Executive Chef with daily kitchen activities, including preparing, seasoning, and cooking dishes; managing kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is absent; helping prepare menus; ensuring food quality and freshness; and monitoring ordering and stocking needs. The role helps maintain meal quality and consistency by carrying out tasks assigned by the Executive Chef. The position requires maintaining clean, organized, and properly stocked kitchen and service areas; supporting food preparation and presentation; following food safety, storage, rotation, and holding procedures; and guiding junior kitchen staff. The Sous Chef communicates with clients, vendors, coworkers, and management, and may transfer to other worksites as management requires. Chefs must be available for up to three special events per semester and attend those events.

Requirements

No prior experience or training is required; the posting also lists 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees and in one-on-one interactions.
Ability to judge the quality and quantity of raw and cooked items.
Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
High energy and stamina.
Ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively.
Acquire ServSafe certification in the first available class scheduled after employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Valid food handlers card if required by the state.
Ability to stand and walk for more than two-thirds of the time; lift up to 50 pounds less than one-third of the time. The posting also lists lifting requirements including loads over 50 pounds.
Skills and abilities include coordination, monitoring, active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision-making, problem sensitivity, arm-hand steadiness, information ordering, manual dexterity, and speech clarity.
Work requires dependability, self-control, attention to detail, cooperation, and stress tolerance.

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen cleanliness according to Greek House Chefs health and equipment-cleaning standards.
Inspect food preparation and service, food appearance, and the cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas and equipment.
Lead the kitchen team when the Executive Chef is absent and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.
Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients when the Executive Chef is absent.
Maintain a first-in, first-out food rotation system and ensure products are properly dated and organized.
Keep the service line prepared and stocked, particularly before and during peak operating hours.
Assist with supervising food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and compliance with restaurant standards.
Work with the head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff capability, and training opportunities.
Ensure food storage units meet standards and are consistently well managed.
Assist the Executive Chef with assigned duties and tasks.
Remain available for and attend up to three required special events per semester.
Maintain a clean, pleasant appearance and wear a GHC blue embroidered chef coat in the kitchen.
Communicate client feedback to the chef and upper management as needed.
Receive deliveries and check items for quantity and quality.
Maintain professional working relationships with vendors and clients.
Follow scheduling and time-management protocols set by the Executive Chef or other GHC management.
Assist in monitoring scheduling and time management for oneself and on-site staff.
Wash and clean raw food products and rotate items in ovens while following required holding times for heated products.
Stock and restock items online according to specifications.
Transfer to other worksites when management determines it is necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.