SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods, 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 cooks and prepares food according to approved recipes and production standards while meeting production deadlines. It also supervises hourly food-service associates and supports interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, performance reviews, and disciplinary recommendations as appropriate. The Sous Chef follows food-safety and sanitation procedures for storing, handling, presenting, and serving food, including portion control and appropriate serving temperatures. The role maintains clean and sanitary equipment, supplies, utensils, workstations, and display equipment. It interacts with customers to resolve complaints, explains daily menu items to associates and customers, keeps pace with peak production and service periods, and monitors inventory, deliveries, production, consumption, and waste. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary. The pay range is $35.00 to $37.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Previous culinary 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 according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting 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 according to 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; thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving 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; notify the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
- Assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates in the Executive Chef's absence.
- 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 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
