Supervisor Sous Chef - Singing River - Pascagoula

Aramark•Pascagoula, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in the efficient management of the kitchen at all times. In the absence of the Head Chef, the Sous Chef is to assume complete responsibility for the overall kitchen operation.

Requirements

Ability to lead kitchen operation in Head Chef’s absence.
Ability to balance multiple tasks.
Ability to deal and communicate optimally with staff and customers at all levels.
Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral.
Strong people leadership skills.
NVQ Level 1,2 & 3 or equivalent
Basic Food Hygiene
1-2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen or productive catering
Experience of purchasing and profit optimization.
Experience in industrial catering.
Experience of H.A.C.C.P documentation
Experience of menu planning
Dedication and self-motivation
Good reliability and time keeping.
To work on own initiative or as part of a team
Courteous manner
Flexible approach to hours and duties
Willingness to undergo training as the need arises

Responsibilities

Day to day involvement to a high standard, in compliance with client contract.
To fully familiarize yourself with all company policy and procedures and to guarantee daily implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene are maintained in the kitchen in line with current legislation. All such matters pertaining to safety and hygiene must be reported to the Head Chef or unit Manager
To assist in crafting all menu cycles ensuring constant innovation and food variety whilst ensuring budgeted gross profit margins.
To make certain the highest standard of food quality, presentation and service are achieved and maintained.
To aid with all food orders ensuring that only approved suppliers are used in order to fully exploit broker supplier costs.
To share responsibility with the Head Chef for the checking, probing and signing of food deliveries to verify that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit and to corroborate the accurate procedures are followed if experiencing any difficulties with suppliers.
To ensure the unit adheres to the Food Hygiene Regulations Act 1950, Food Hygiene Regulations 1971 and any other relevant legislation.
Confirm H.A.C.C.P procedures are being implemented and that all records and food safety checks assigned to you are being maintained within the kitchen and related areas.
To assist with carrying out stock-takes as appropriate.
To assist Head Chef in evaluating the training needs of all kitchen staff.
As a member of the team, you are equally responsible for cleaning and hygiene and that any assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties are carried out to standard.
To review the kitchen hazard list every week with the Head Chef.
To maintain good communications and working relationship with your client, customers, and all staff.
To ensure that all staff rigorously enforce to the Company Dress Code daily.
The performance of any reasonable task which assists with the service, food preparation, hygiene, safety, and other matters relating to the efficient operation of the unit.