Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Soka University in Aliso Viejo, California. The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role includes cooking to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, supporting service, and monitoring inventory and product use. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM. The pay range is $28.00 to $30.00 per hour. Four years of previous kitchen experience, including catering, inventory, ordering, and leadership experience, is required.
Requirements
- Four years of previous kitchen experience, including catering, inventory, ordering, and leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards.
- Meet production 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 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, and thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
- Keep display equipment clean during meal service and comply with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Interact with customers to 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 inform the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
- Assume responsibility for 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)
- Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable 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
