SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food and coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. The role assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The position is at Soka University in Aliso Viejo, California, and is full-time, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM. The pay range is $28.00 to $30.00 per hour. The role includes preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards; supervising hourly associates; maintaining food safety, sanitation, presentation, and service standards; interacting with customers; and monitoring inventory, deliveries, production, consumption, and waste. Four years of previous kitchen experience is required, including catering, inventory, ordering, and leadership experience.
Requirements
- Four years of previous kitchen experience, including catering, inventory, ordering, and leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook food.
- Coordinate the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
- Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards, meeting deadlines based on production orders.
- Supervise hourly food-service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Store food in designated areas and follow corporate, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; clean the workstation before leaving; and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor inventory and deliveries of products and supplies; track production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
