Sous Chef

Arbor Day Foundation • Nebraska City, NE

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Day Farm, owned and operated by the Arbor Day Foundation, is seeking a Sous Chef to create and develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand. This role involves assisting with meal design preparation and planning. The Arbor Day Foundation is one of the world's largest operating conservation foundations, dedicated to educating and engaging stakeholders globally in its mission of planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees. They aim to help others understand and use trees as a solution to global issues like air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger. The Sous Chef will be a key part of a mission-driven organization where employees are encouraged to 'love where you work'.

Requirements

• Leadership skills.
• Proven ability to select, train, support, and develop supervisors and front-line staff.
• Positive energy and a hands-on team player with a proven track record of translating ideas into effective action.
• Experience in cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• 1+ years of experience in a related role.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Technology aptitude, including a broad and in-depth understanding of MS-Word and other restaurant-related software programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Supervise staff, including establishing training plans, engaging team members, conducting performance evaluations, scheduling, staffing, and managing inventory.
• Implement and enforce safety and sanitation regulations, and train new team members in these areas.
• Manage the kitchen and staff in the absence of the Executive Chef, utilizing strong leadership and communication skills.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with tasks such as line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision) coverage for you and your loved ones.
• Wellness incentives program.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Property-wide communications for company initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling sessions and support for you and your family.
• Company-hosted events and experiences throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed