The Sous Chef supports with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This role prepares meals by reviewing menus and product specifications with the Executive Chef. This role conducts checks to ensure that the kitchen is aligned with cleanliness sanitation and storage standards. This role also trains staff when necessary as it pertains to food service and safe food handling in order to provide excellent service to customers.
Responsibilities
Prepares portions and serves food in accordance with the rotating and seasonal menu cycle in an efficient and timely manner in order to deliver high-quality service. Helps visually inspect and taste food in order to ensure the quality and palatability of the food as well as the proper plate coloring. Supports with counting inventory and ordering new inventory through computerized systems in order to avoid having inventory going out of stock. Maintains safe secure and healthy food preparation environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with sanitation and federal state and local legal regulations. Participates in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the performance of staff to the Director of Dining Services. Improves menu quality and consistency by analyzing food production records and menu expenses; standardizing production recipes; promoting kitchen staff interest in quality improvement; studying evaluating and re-designing processes; implementing changes. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 7 years of professional cooking and 5 years of supervisory experience
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required: Manager ServSafe within 6 months of hire
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