Junior Sous chef

Job Description : Position Functions :

• To ensure the smooth preparation and service to company standards of all food items aboard the ship, ensuring quality, consistency, and maximum food cost efficiency throughout.
• To ensure all employees arrive at work on a timely basis in clean, company specified uniforms, wearing safety equipment if appropriate.
• Follow-up on working schedules for all kitchen employees
• To assist in the ongoing and scheduled training of all galley employees.
• To direct and motivate all galley employees
• Monitor quality and specification of all items loaded onto the ship to ensure company standards are adhered to. Report all discrepancies to the chef
• Monitor quality and presentation of all food items, provide corrective action where necessary
• Provide training in all United States Public Health procedures and ensure same is carried out on daily basis by all employees.
• Ensure all kitchen personnel is familiar with the operation of all galley equipment.
• Ensure galley equipment, accessories, is adequately maintained. Submit repair requests and follow up wherever necessary
• Ensure temperature logs for all refrigeration is taken by department heads on a daily basis. Monitor same and follow up on defective equipment
• Follow-up on the daily requisitions from all kitchen outlets.
• Review food cost worksheets and daily issues with department heads. Plan any corrective action accordingly.
• Ensure all requested paperwork is submitted accurately and on time to the chef
• Lease on a daily basis with the chef regarding potential shortages, and make changes where applicable.
• Lease with the chef regarding any menu changes, guest feedback, etc
• Be involved with the welfare of all kitchen personnel.
• Ensure kitchen personnel seeking medical attention are taken care of and followed up.
• Liaise with the galley stewards regarding timely and efficient cleaning of the kitchen and all equipment
• Ensure proper collation and storage of all galley equipment and accessories.
• Conduct regular operational and sanitation inspections of all kitchen areas.
• Ensure garbage separation standards are enforced throughout the kitchen.
• Provide accurate feedback at all times to the chef
• Ensure kitchen staff attend all boat and fire drills as required
• Ensure kitchen staff attends all meetings as directed by the chef.
• In the absence of a sous chef, be prepared to undertake those duties.
• To perform and additional duties which may be necessary as directed by the management.

Position Minimum Requirements :

Working Place :

Miami, FL, United States