Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
Flik Independent School Dining is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut. 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 follows approved recipes and production standards, oversees food safety and sanitation, supports meal service, and monitors inventory, deliveries, production, consumption, and waste. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with catering events as needed. The pay range is $22.00 to $23.50 per hour. Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations. Full-time associates are offered additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of high-volume kitchen or production experience.
Nice To Haves
- Allergen knowledge or experience.
- Product knowledge or experience.
- Knife skills experience.
Responsibilities
- 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; thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service while meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Interact with customers and 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 inventory and product and supply deliveries.
- Track product production, consumption, and waste, and inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- Assume responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the Executive Chef's absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 the Choice Auto and Home Program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates.
- Life insurance/AD and disability insurance for full-time associates.
- Commuter benefits for full-time associates.
- Employee Assistance Program for full-time associates.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time associates.
- Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
