Sous Chef

Evans Global Aviation LLC•SeaTac, WA

About The Position

The Sous Chef oversees preparation of hot food and related kitchen inventory while maintaining Air Culinaire standards. Under the direction of the General Manager and kitchen management staff, this role manages kitchen staff when the General Manager is absent and serves as an on-site problem solver, making decisions in accordance with company procedures for customer satisfaction, safety, and cost.

Requirements

Five to seven years of experience in a kitchen environment within a catering or fine dining establishment.
A current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
Strong knowledge of proper food-handling procedures and government food-code regulations.
Culinary preparation skills and excellent knife skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment.
Excellent driving record.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use good judgment to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Four-year culinary degree.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation of hot food and management of related kitchen inventory levels.
Quality-control each order to ensure compliance with corporate and government guidelines.
Maintain consistent food quality standards.
Rotate products and label and date all food in the kitchen.
Use preventative maintenance practices with kitchen equipment.
Train kitchen staff on potential hazards, general safety, and standard operating procedures.
Use Shipday for catering order logistics and deliveries, including recording a delivery photo and recipient name at the delivery location.
Wear professional attire and the company-approved uniform in accordance with company procedures.
Carry company-provided cellphones or radios while on duty outside the office and communicate with local operations and the company call center as needed.
Demonstrate hospitality principles.
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits

Healthcare and supplemental benefits eligibility for full-time employees beginning the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 100% employer match on the first 6% of participant contributions.
Three medical plans with an employer contribution.
Dental and vision insurance.
Company-paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for eligible plans.
Vacation program for full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program.