Sous Chef

Gateway Clipper Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

We are hiring a Sous Chef to join our Banquet Team. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively undertake the following day-to- day duties and responsibilities

Requirements

Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a banquet or large dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
Serve Safe Food Handling Certification
Familiar with HAACP procedures
Ability to bend, stand, and walk for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs

Responsibilities

Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
Ensure that food products and presentations are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
Scheduling staff according to budget to ensure profitability and accountability of the Food Department.
Assume the role as Executive Chef in her absence
Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
Familiar with HAACP procedures for Kitchen and Receiving
Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
Work in conjunction with the Receiving Department on deliveries and HAACP procedures for those deliveries
Assure kitchen personnel are trained in the best cleanliness and sanitation practices