The following job opening has been posted by SSA Group a thirdparty provider of food and retail services at the Maryland Zoo.*
Who Are We:
SSA Group works with zoos aquariums museums and other cultural attractions on integrating dining retail admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability inclusivity and innovation SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.
SSA was built by families for families with a familys sense of love and dedication. We dont just rely on the best practices in our industry we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve deserve it.
Position Title: Jr Sous Chef
Reports To: Sous Chef
Responsibilities:
- Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure amemorable experience for every guest and client.
- Ensure restaurant/location is adequately prepped and staffed(BOH) for daily operation.
- Oversight of location kitchen duties ensuring quick servicefood service safety and quality availability merchandising and guest servicestandards are all met and excelled.
- Oversight of safety logs including food temperaturesrotation and waste.
- Ensures proper uniform hygiene handwashing and glove usewith staff.
- Responsible for supporting SSAfety training with knifehandling skills ensuring all direct reports display proper use of knife andslicers.
- Creates daily prep and items lists delegating to employeesas necessary.
- Actively helps to support operation and fill holes asnecessary to ensure smooth service.
- Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks andongoing projects or menu planning.
- Assists Sous Chef assign associates to duties coachingthrough projects daily tasks and guest interaction.
- Actively and efficiently responds to guest and clientfeedback with report to the operations manager to ensure that any potentialcomplaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
- Communicates up to the Sous Chef and Food Service Operations Manager(s) in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
- Works directly with restaurant supervisor(s) to ensure respective locations are operating to standard.
- Remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws.
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
- Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment.
- Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
Oversees Personnel Duties Including but Not Limited To:
- Training new employees and issuing performance reviews.
- Actively managing and issuing progressive documentation tocoach and counsel the employee on performance with oversight from operationsmanager.
- Reports employee attendance and any hour discrepancies tothe payroll department. Oversees break and rest break management for BOHemployees.
- Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance andcleaning as necessary.
- Assists team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timelymanner through helping complete daily tasks as necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel.
- Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development while fostering partnerships with other branch managers.
- Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
- Demonstrates multitasking detail analytical planning and leadership skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fastpaced environment.
- Ideal candidate is a team player personable professional upbeat and energetic takes initiative uses tact and diplomacy.
- Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes 1035lbs) as necessary to operation which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth above.
- Ability to work varied hours/days including nights weekends and holidays as needed.
IDEA Belonging:
- Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team with networking continuing at all units.
- Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
- Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
- Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.
Previous Experience:
- 12 years experience in culinary
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technological development(s).
SSA Group LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are the better our work will be.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hourly NonExempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Get Paid Early
- Tuition Discount through Partnership College
- Parental Leave
- Meal Plan & Employee Discounts
All California Residents: By submitting your job application you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice (Notice).
San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the Fair Chance Ordinance Know Your Rights document for more information. By submitting your job application you agree you have reviewed the Fair Chance Ordinance Know Your Rights document.
*NOTICE: SSA Group and the Maryland Zoo are separate and independent legal entities. The Maryland Zoo is not involved in any respectin the creation of these job postings the review of applications the decisionto hire or not hire or in any other way relating to SSA Groups job postings. SSA Group is solelyand exclusively responsible for any issues or legal matters relating to its job postings.
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