Sous Chef

Corporate Hospitality Service • Jal, NM

1d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Sous Chef who can hand handle menu planning and managing, food preparation, and providing assistance to the executive chef. Tasks include but are not limited to recording inventory management, managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Requirements

• Must speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to operate kitchen facilities with minimal direct supervision.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
• Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production controls are in place.
• Ability to supervise staff and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
• Ability to conduct safety/staff meetings and menu briefings and maintain communication lines between line staff.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to use modern technology to execute efficiency in food production, i.e., Rational equipment knowledge.
• Must possess the ability to train staff and advance staff
• Must direct and execute a strict strategy to ensure safety
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Must have three to five years prior experience as a Sous Chef
• Food Safe Certificate (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to have a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in the overall operation of the food service function, preparation, and production.
• Ensure all kitchen operations occur in a timely manner
• Resolve client issues and concerns
• Monitor and record inventory, ordering product as needed
• Provide support to junior kitchen staff with various tasks including food preparation, line cooking, and dish plating
• Assist Executive Chef in training new staff to comply with kitchen standards
• Adhere to and implement sanitation and safety regulations
• Step in for the Executive Chef in their absence

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Housing provided
• Free meals
• Quarterly Bonus
• Comprehensive coverage for Allied Medical services provided by the employer (after one year of employment)

What This Job Offers

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