Sous Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a formal restaurant setting.
• Must have or attain ServSafe certification.
• Associate Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign kitchen tasks and oversee proper food handling, preparation, and cooking to ensure menu selections are made efficiently and meet quality standards.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings with kitchen staff and lead them when the Chef is absent.
• Monitor and coach kitchen personnel on portion control, recipe execution, knife skills, and safe food handling.
• Conduct training on cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in accordance with designated FOCUS in-service requirements.
• Inspect prepared foods and taste-test products before and during meal service to ensure standards for temperature, taste, and presentation are met.
• Identify food that does not meet quality standards, take corrective action, and communicate concerns to Culinary Services Management.
• Create daily specials and assist with recipe development and revisions.
• Complete inventory and ordering duties as assigned by the Chef.
• Maintain accurate food production and ordering records in the food management system.
• Maintain cleaning schedules to keep work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Enforce proper equipment operation to promote safety and prevent damage.
• Follow Willow Valley's HACCP plan and related food safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Weekly pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Access to employee amenities, including a fitness center, spa, cafés, and swimming pools