Sous Chef - Kitchen

Genesis Hospitality•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

The Peacock Inn is seeking an experienced, team-oriented Sous Chef for a full-time position. The Sous Chef prepares and serves food in assigned work areas, assists with kitchen operations and staff training, and maintains food quality, safety, and sanitation standards. The role requires availability to work weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. The work takes place in a kitchen environment that may involve noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, and moisture.

Requirements

Experienced candidate.
Team-oriented candidate.
Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Close, distance, and color vision, and ability to focus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve foods in assigned work areas, including pantry items, salads, soups, and sauces, and prepare ingredients for entrees.
Assist with ordering and receiving, menu development, cost control, waste management, and staff training procedures.
Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and the kitchen according to established schedules and procedures.
Maintain an assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
Handle food in accordance with local health department guidelines.
Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications established by the Executive Chef.
Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
Maintain acceptable personal hygiene and comply with the department dress code.
Follow safety regulations and report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unsafe work practices to a supervisor.
Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Chef and/or General Manager.