Sous Chef

Niemann Foods•Carmel, IN

31d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef works with the Restaurant Manager to produce diverse menus that appeal to the customer. The Sous Chefs duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, leading the cooking staff, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)weights and measures
Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
Uniform per store policy
Pallet jack
Ladder
Stepladder
Associates may be required to use standard restaurant equipment including, but not limited to Knives Oven Grills Slicer Food processor
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand Walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Stoop Kneel Crouch Taste Smell Communicate with associates and customers Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Overhead lifting Climb Balance Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit Crawl Smell Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision Close Distance Peripheral Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Ability to distinguish colors
Frequently Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Occasionally Risk of electrical shock Wet and/or humid conditions Extreme cold Chemicals while cleaning Noise Level Moderate

Nice To Haves

One year certificate from college or technical school; Or three to six months related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Passion/purpose
Foodie/farmer
Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
People enthusiast/outgoing
Genuine
Good communicator/desire to share
Trendy/fun
Honest
Techie
Culinary skills
Leadership skills
Creative
Organized
Problem solving abilities
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Integrity
High Energy Level
Ability to multi-task
Adaptability

Responsibilities

Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
Learns and uses the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
Ability to properly use all Restaurant equipment
Organize the kitchen and kitchen staff to ensure optimal service level and product quality
Produce high quality dishes or the establishment’s menu and standards
Recruits and trains culinary talent
Maintains order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
Works with Event Coordinator on tasting menus, special events menus and featured/sponsored products
Cross merchandises products across departments to increase product sales and profits
Ensures equipment safety conditions
Preforms pre-shift line checks to ensure quality of product.
Identifies and communicates production needs to other departments
Assists in the development and maintenance of recipes, product specification, ingredients, production standards and portion size
Understands food costs and impact on the bottom line. (Minimizing waste!)
Offers a creative flair to create new products and programs
Maintains the highest level of food safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
Ongoing motivation of the team.
Orders any and all raw ingredients, supplies and equipment for the restaurant
Creates new formulas and recipes
Record keeping
Demonstrates excellent technique in preparing food
Demonstrates a great sense of taste and smell
Knows use, and taste of products offered
Quality assurance checks of department
Proper handling and rotation of product
Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
Promotes sales, offer samples
Works within company programs, policies and procedures
Follows Health Code guidelines
Follows all store and department policies and procedures
Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
Other duties as assigned by supervisor