Job Overview
Sample Company is one of the leading firms in our field in the metro area. We're proud of our 4.3 Glassdoor rating from our employees. We are hiring a Sous Chef to join our team. If you're a hard-working professional, Sample Company is an ideal place to get ahead. Don't hesitate to apply.
Responsibilities for Sous Chef
- Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
 - Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
 - Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
 - Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
 - Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
 - Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
 - Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
 - Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
 
Qualifications for Sous Chef
- High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
 - Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
 - Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
 - Safe Food Handling Certification
 - Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
 - Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs