Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food and coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. In the Executive Chef’s absence, the Sous Chef assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates. This full-time position is located at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. The schedule may vary based on operational needs, with further details provided during the interview. The role requires prior culinary experience. The listed pay range is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. The position involves preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, monitoring inventory and production, and providing customer service. Because this is an educational facility, work may decline or cease during school breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid periods or temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, associates may be asked to work year-round, possibly at another location during breaks.
Requirements
- Prior culinary experience.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods.
- Coordinate the activities of cooks and other food-service associates.
- Assume responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
- Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting production deadlines.
- 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 and follow 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.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service while meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Relay relevant information directly to the supervisor.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor inventory and deliveries of products and supplies; track production, consumption, and waste; and notify the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits and parking and on-shift meals are listed as perks.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Retirement plan.
- Associate shopping program.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Discount marketplace.
- Identity theft protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program.
- Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable law.
- Instapay through the One @Work app.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
