Sous Chef-Asian

Sycuan • El Cajon, CA

6d

About The Position

The Sous Chef-Asian assists the Executive Chef and Chef in developing and implementing menus and managing kitchen operations, kitchen staff, and off-site events. The position maintains efficient kitchen operations by assigning duties, communicating departmental information, instructing staff on food-service procedures, monitoring performance and product use, preparing production sheets, and cooking as needed.

The role prepares food for guests according to recipes, production sheets, menus, and catering requests, using a range of cooking and preparation methods. It also supports training and supervision of production cooks and catering staff, provides guidance on portions and presentation, monitors performance, conducts appraisals, and reports discrepancies to the Chef.

The Sous Chef helps maintain safe, sanitary kitchen and storage areas by monitoring food temperature and freshness, rotating and storing food correctly, cleaning and organizing work areas, and restocking supplies. The role assists with on-site and off-site catering, including setup, cooking, event work, cleanup, and breakdown. In the Chef’s absence, the Sous Chef performs the Chef’s duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification.
• Two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• One year of supervisory or Sous Chef experience.
• Ability to create recipes and menus.
• Working knowledge of responsible alcohol beverage service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, push, and pull.
• Ability to work in a smoking environment.
• Ability to drive catering vehicles and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Sycuan’s Supervisory Certificate Program.
• California driver’s license in good standing.
• Culinary degree.
• Multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient kitchen operations by assigning duties, communicating information, instructing staff, correcting non-compliant behavior, regulating product use, preparing production sheets, monitoring performance, and cooking as needed.
• Prepare and cook food for guests according to recipes, standards, menus, production sheets, and catering requests.
• Assist the Chef with training production cooks and catering staff, providing guidance on portion control and food presentation, monitoring performance, conducting appraisals, counseling staff, preparing paperwork, and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen and storage areas, including checking food temperature and freshness, rotating and storing food correctly, cleaning work areas, organizing storage, and restocking products.
• Assist with on-site and off-site catering by setting up, cooking, working events, cleaning, and breaking down equipment and supplies.
• Perform the Chef’s duties and responsibilities in the Chef’s absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED