Sous Chef - SJU Retail

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Sous Chef may be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Requirements

1 year of supervisory experience.
2 to 5 years’ experience in the food service industry.
High school education or equivalent.
Interest in self-development and desire to learn.
Requires ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, chemicals, steam and other at-risk conditions.
Great customer service and communication skills.
Strong leadership and presentation skills.
Time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to use confidential information in an appropriate manner and protect employee privacy.

Responsibilities

Schedules and assigns daily work assignments to a food service team and oversees the completion of tasks
Responsible for opening and closing the building according to expectations of the management team.
Trains and guides staff on job duties, proper food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knifes
Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
Ensure staff completes daily temperature logs.
Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co- workers, etc.
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets
Flexible – nights, weekend, holidays and special events.