Sous Chef

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Chatham, VA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Sous Chef at a college preparatory school located in Chatham, VA. This position requires availability to work Days, Evenings, & Weekends. The pay rate is $20 per hour for this Full-time, 9-month position.

Requirements

Experience with high-volume catering and food service operations, preferably in school environments required.
High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication and good organizational skills.
Flexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties.

Nice To Haves

Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred.
Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred.
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 recipes and menu offerings daily.
Train additional kitchen staff on MG recipes and kitchen policies.
Conduct 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.