Sous Chef

JOB PURPOSE

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.

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.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.

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