"Sous Chef"

JOB PURPOSE:

The Sous Chef works directly with the Dining management team to ensure that food policies and programs promote excellence in food quality and presentation across all CPK Dining businesses. The position has responsibility for developing and supervising production, culinary standards, safety and sanitation, staff training & performance of kitchen staff. The Sous Chef supports the organization mission and vision by providing culinary artistry support to the department in the following areas: menu and recipe planning and creation, food and ingredient specifications, training programs, executive dining, the café, and catering.

Oversee daily culinary-related activities within a dining hall, ensuring food and kitchen standards are met.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Contribute to recipe and menu planning by providing direct assistance building recipes, maintaining cost-sensitive inventory levels, following daily menu production standards, assuring accurate work completion by line staff, executing and orchestrating the timing of production within operation standards, and influencing the use of innovative ideas and concepts, demonstrating cutting edge trends while maintaining current industry standards.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met by delivering real-time food safety and hygiene training for culinary staff as assigned.
• Contribute to business optimization by assisting with operating expense control through inventory maintenance, inventory level comparison, and inspecting and maintaining culinary equipment as directed.
• Contribute to effective employee and staff relations by providing input on scheduling needs for the unit and monitoring staff timing and production to avoid unplanned overtime expense.
• Act as the kitchen's second-in-command.

*- Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Accredited college program or degree, preferably specializing in a culinary program, or combination of education and relevant experience. Two years of culinary management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to suggest and execute creative menu development.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and food and beverage computer systems.
• Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
• Awareness of local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws.
• Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Knowledge of basic training techniques.

Certifications and Licenses:

ServSafe CA Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly stand, walk, chop and mix.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50.
• Ability to see food presentation and taste all types of food (glutens, dairy, all protein, vegetables, and starches).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Scheduled days and work hours may vary based on operational need. Weekend and dinner service hours will be required.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 per annum.