SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role is based at CuliNex Kitchens in Seattle, Washington. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The pay range is $30.00 to $32.00 per hour. The position requires previous high-volume catering and cooking experience. Duties include preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, ensuring proper food handling and presentation, monitoring inventory and production, and providing customer service.
Requirements
- Previous high-volume catering and cooking experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards, and meet deadlines based on production orders.
- Supervise hourly food-service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Store food in designated areas in accordance with corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; thoroughly clean the workstation and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
- Understand daily menu items and accurately explain them to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor inventory and product and supply deliveries; track production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or products 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, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Internal employee referral bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
