Sous Chef

Evans Global Aviation LLC•San Jose, CA

21d•$77,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for managing the kitchen staff in the absence of the General Manager and oversees the preparation of hot food and related inventory levels of the kitchen. The Sous Chef will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action, and the Sous Chef will be provided the authority to make decisions to solve the problem following company procedures related to customer satisfaction, safety, and cost.

Requirements

Individual must have 5-7 years of experience in a kitchen environment within a catering or fine dining establishment.
A current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations regarding the food code.
Culinary preparation and excellent knife skills are a must.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential.
The Sous Chef must have an excellent driving record.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply good judgement understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
Frequently required to use hands to handle, reach and carry with hands and arms.
Required to stand and walk.
Must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Four-year culinary degree preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation of hot food and related inventory levels of the kitchen while maintaining Air Culinaire Standards.
Quality Control each order for adherence to Corporate and Government guidelines.
Maintain consistency in food quality standards.
Rotate all products. Label and date all food in kitchen.
Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment.
Train all kitchen staff on potential hazards and general safety and SOPs.
Use Shipday for all order logistics and deliveries to include delivery photo at point of delivery and the name of the recipient at point of delivery.
Dress professionally and within the guidelines of Company procedures including the company approved uniform.
Carry company provided cellphones/radios at all times when on duty out of the office and communicate with your local operation and the company call center as required or needed.
Exhibiting a keen understanding and demonstration of hospitality principles.
All other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits

Healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment.
401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions.
Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution.
Available Dental and Vision insurance.
Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life.
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account available (for eligible plans).
Generous Vacation Program for full time employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).