Sous Chef (Full Time)

Compass Group•Long Island, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

CulinArt is hiring a full-time Sous Chef for R Cano Events Catering in Long Island City, New York. The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role includes cooking to approved recipes and production standards, meeting production deadlines, overseeing hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, monitoring inventory and product usage, and providing friendly customer service. The schedule is Monday through Friday with some weekends; hours may vary. The fixed pay rate is $35.00 per hour.

Requirements

Five years of previous experience required.
Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook food.
Coordinate activities of cooks and other food-service associates; assume responsibility for them when the Executive Chef is absent.
Cook and prepare food according to 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; thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service, meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner; relay relevant information to the supervisor.
Understand daily menu items and accurately explain them 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; 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 (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws