Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
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 is based at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington. This is a full-time position scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Prior Sous Chef experience is required. The fixed pay rate is $29.55 per hour. The position includes the listed perks of 95% healthcare, a 401(k), $80 per year for shoes, and an employee meal. The employer also describes training and development opportunities and a range of benefits for eligible associates. Because the role serves an educational facility, work may not be required during some school breaks; those periods may be unpaid and treated as temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, associates may be asked to work year-round, potentially at another location during breaks.
Requirements
- Prior Sous Chef experience is 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 cooks and other food-service associates, and assume responsibility for them when the Executive Chef is absent.
- Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards.
- Meet 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 the area.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service, in compliance with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Relay relevant information directly to the supervisor.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor product and supply inventory and deliveries; track production, consumption, and waste; inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 95% healthcare
- 401(k)
- $80 per year for shoes
- Employee meal
- Opportunities for training and development
- 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)
- Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Instapay through the One @Work app
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
