Sous Chef Part Time

Job Summary

Oversees kitchen operations supervising staff and assisting the Food Service Manager with menu planning inventory and food preparation. This position is the second-in-command responsible for ensuring quality and consistency and is expected to take charge of the kitchen in the Food Service Managers absence. Key skills include leadership communication attention to detail and time management.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise train and mentor kitchen employees and assist with hiring.

2. Ensure all food is prepared according to standards for taste quality and portion size.

3. Assist with menu planning recipe development and managing the kitchens daily operations.

4. Help with inventory counts food cost tracking ordering supplies and managing invoices.

5. Enforce health and safety standards and train staff on proper protocols.

6. Step in to manage the kitchen entirely during the Food Service Managers absence.

Knowledge Experience and Ability Requirements:

1. High school diploma or its equivalent with 2 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.

2. Ability to understand English language sufficiently to be able to read information contained in instructions recipes and informational brochures.

3. Ability and willingness to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately with minimal direct supervision.

4. Proven ability to lead motivate and manage a team.

5. Strong versatile cooking skills and knowledge of various cuisines and presentation styles.

6. Ability to communicate and interact with staff and management.

7. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

8. Meticulous in food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.

9. Resilient and adaptable under pressure to handle unexpected issues.

Job Requirements

Proficiencies and Attitudes Required for Success in Job:

1. Respect for the mission of the Church.

2. Maintain confidentiality of all information related to a business or personal nature that is shared or acquired during the course of your work.

3. An appreciation of the significance of the Kenrick Glennon Seminary.

4. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others is essential.

5. Must be able to communicate with a positive and understanding attitude.

Relationships Requirements:

1. Must be willing to change tasks as needs arise throughout the day to meet food service needs.

2. Positive in all interactions with staff and visitors to the facility is essential.

3. Must be responsive to the Food Service Manager and other staff.

4. Must keep Food Service Manager apprised of any situations that could result in disruption to operations at the Kenrick Glennon Seminary.

Resources for which Accountable:

1. Along with Food Service Manager accountable to ensure responsible management spending and oversight of Food Service annual budget.

2. Oversight of outside suppliers.