SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates the activities of 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, and is scheduled Wednesday through Sunday from 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 involves preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting production deadlines, supervising hourly food-service associates, and maintaining food safety, sanitation, presentation, portion control, and serving-temperature standards. The Sous Chef also interacts with customers, monitors inventory and product use, and keeps pace with peak production and service hours. This position is full time. Listed perks include healthcare, a retirement plan, an annual shoe allowance, and an employee meal. Other benefits for full-time associates include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible spending accounts. The job is located in an educational facility; periods of reduced or no work may occur during school breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid temporary layoffs, though work at another location may be required depending on business needs.
Requirements
- Prior Sous Chef experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting 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 in accordance with corporate, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving; and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information 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; and inform the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
- Assume responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the Executive Chef’s absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 95% healthcare
- 401(k) retirement plan
- $80 per year for shoes
- Employee meal
- Opportunities for training and development
- 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
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits 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
