Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Sodo Culinary in Tukwila, Washington. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and pays $29.00 to $32.00 per hour. Previous supervisory, high-volume batch cooking, and high-volume catering experience is required. 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 includes preparing food to approved recipes and production standards, meeting production deadlines, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, monitoring inventory and product usage, and interacting with customers. Bon Appétit Management Company operates cafés for corporations, universities, and museums, along with public restaurants. The company states that it cooks from scratch with fresh, local ingredients and has a longstanding focus on socially and environmentally responsible sourcing.
Requirements
- Previous supervisory experience.
- High-volume batch cooking experience.
- High-volume catering experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to approved recipes and production standards.
- Ensure production deadlines are met based on production orders.
- Supervise hourly food-service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Assume responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
- 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, and thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service, 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 product and supply inventory and deliveries.
- Track product production, consumption, and waste, and 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 the 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)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits 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
