Sous Chef

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. • Chatham, VA

6d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Sous Chef at a college preparatory school located in Chatham, VA. Full-time/9-month position  Must be available to work as follows: Days, Evenings, & Weekends  Pay range: $18-$19 per hour    What you will do: Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product   Assist the Director with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily   Train additional kitchen staff on MG recipes and kitchen policies    Conducts training and in-services for staff in an assigned area   Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs   Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stations    Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings   Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste by driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns   Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards   Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery   Conducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards   Additional duties may include assisting the Director when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested        What you need: Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred   Experience with high-volume catering and food service operations, preferably in school environments required  Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred   High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills    Excellent communication and good organizational skills   Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties   Growing knowledge of sustainable practices   ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred   What you will get: Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!      Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page [http://www.merig.com/about-us/] Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Southwest Virginia market!  Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.

Requirements

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred
• Experience with high-volume catering and food service operations, preferably in school environments required
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills
• Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product
• Assist the Director with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily
• Train additional kitchen staff on MG recipes and kitchen policies
• Conducts training and in-services for staff in an assigned area
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stations
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste by driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
• Conducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards
• Additional duties may include assisting the Director when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Meals
• Uniforms
• Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed