Sous Chef

The Sous Chef plays a key role in the overall success of the culinary team. The Sous Chef prepares food ingredients and components for other chefs, handles kitchen sanitation and organization, and assists with various kitchen tasks to ensure a smooth workflow and timely meal service. Their duties include washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients; managing food inventory and storage; and adhering to food safety standards. They perform basic cooking while collaborating with the rest of the kitchen staff on more complicated menus. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, discreet, proactive, and experienced in high-end residential or hospitality settings.

• Prepare Cooking Ingredients needed for daily menus and or events
• Prepares and cooks food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or events
• Undertake basic cooking duties and collaborate with the other chefs
• Follows a proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Provide support of any other culinary-related tasks as assigned
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness stands in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board
• Follows proper handling and right temperature for all food products
• Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins, and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor
• Operates ovens, stoves, grills, smoker, and fryer to prepare foods
• Assist in set-up/break down of work stations
• May assist by performing dishwasher or other kitchen duties as needed
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• At least 2 years food preparation experience or training required
• Ability to work multiple stations in the kitchen and take direction
• Ability to work independently and take direction from multiple team leads
• Must be trustworthy, discreet, and service-focused
• Must be able to use kitchen tools safely and appropriately
• Keep knives sharpened; able to use proper knife handling procedures; uses correct knives for food items or specific task
• Must be able to use measuring tools to precisely measure ingredients and portion sizes
• Valid Driver License
• Valid TB clearance card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen
• Handling food, objects, products, and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
• May be required to work weekends, and/or Holidays
• May be required to travel to other locations
• Ability to drive Utility vehicle
• Ability to drive company vehicles

COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely, both written and verbal. Able to communicate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way. Communicates important information to coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
• Trustworthiness and integrity, always acting in the best interests of the owner
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Critical Thinking: Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to size up a situation properly. Anticipates and responds to problems quickly. Finds ways to get projects accomplished efficiently. Positively impacts the team by managing time effectively.

Dependable

• Attention to detail: The ability to listen to, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Takes initiative

• Works well under time constraints
• Proactive: Goes above and beyond what needs to be done. Has the confidence to initiate action independently; addresses unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting
• Team Player: Connects with coworkers, leaders, and external vendors in an effective manner. Considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members. Models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the work group. Works effectively and cooperatively across groups.