SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Epicurean is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Crystal Springs Belmont in Belmont, California. 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 requires previous catering experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary; further details are provided during the interview. Pay is $26.00 to $27.00 per hour. The position involves cooking and preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and ensuring appropriate food handling, presentation, portioning, and serving temperatures. The Sous Chef also interacts with customers, monitors inventory and deliveries, tracks production and waste, and helps keep service on schedule. Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations. Eligible associates may receive benefits including retirement, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and other programs. Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable laws.
Requirements
- Previous catering experience is required.
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; clean the workstation 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; inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- 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 Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service at select locations
- Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
