Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Ithaca, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Sous Chef will assist in the oversight of the culinary operation and staff of their unit while on duty. This position will help develop recipes and menus for the various stations in their unit including special offerings and events. The Sous Chef will accurately and efficiently prepare portion cook and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods and will assist in the training of other staff to do the same. The Sous Chef is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety food handling and sanitation position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.
Supervision: This position reports to the Manager for the unit and indirectly reports to the Executive Chef for their area of campus.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead daily operations of hot food production for daily operations including in conjunction with the Executive Sous Chef menu planning purchasing ordering inventory to ensure the possession of appropriate equipment inventory and resources to perform and meet goals and deadlines.
- Ensure that menu items are consistently prepared and plated with exceptional focus and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef on menu and recipe development flavor profiles and plating standards and aid in developing future menus.
- Help to arrange daily operations to ensure the success of culinary teammates.
- Provide direct in-person support of culinary team members to propel and inspire accuracy efficiency and compliance with all HACCP plans and protocols.
- Motivate encourage and support staff performance through hands-on coaching and training.
- Guarantee culinary team members accurately and efficiently complete required production for service stations.
- Assist with operational logistics including food transportation set-up and break-down.
- Provide culinary support to various events on Campus that may fall outside of normal scheduled hours.
- Prepare food per current applicable federal state and cultural standards as well as guidelines and regulations to yield high-quality food service.
- Safely utilize and operate various utensils including knives and equipment such as ovens stoves slicers mixers etc.
- Taste products read menus estimate food requirements check production and keep records to plan production accurately.
- Clean and sanitize all workstations and equipment and follow all Ithaca College and regulatory rules and procedures.
- Attend all required training sessions including allergy foodborne illness and safety training.
- Perform coaching and supervision of student professional and other staff members in conjunction with the unit manager and Executive Sous Chef.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and three years of culinary and catering experience in a college/university dining hall a restaurant or other relevant establishment or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Superior organization and time management skills.
- Detail-focused and excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient knowledge of food preparation cooking processes equipment and myriad cuisines.
- Adept food handling and food safety skills HACCP execution and allergen knowledge.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends overtime and some holidays.
- Capacity to read and follow written and electronic recipes including working within the database to create menu cycles and new recipes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service while working effectively and respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends overtime and some holidays.
- Demonstrate proficient knife skills and complete a cooking demonstration as part of the interview process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional education and experience including collegiate/university food service and catering.
- ServSafe Certification.
- Technological proficiency in food business and beverage platforms.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume cover letter and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at or
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
This position is 40 hours per week 52 weeks per year.
Hiring Rate:
$24 per hour
We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits including:
Healthcare including vision and dental
Generous Paid Time Off Policies
403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
EAP
Flexible Work Plans
Educational Benefits
Career-Enhancing Trainings
For an overview of our benefit offerings please visit an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources Ithaca College will consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.
The position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.
Required Experience:
IC
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