First Meridian Services is searching for a creative and motivated sous chef to join our talented kitchen team across multiple locations! In this position, you will be following and enforcing our executive chef’s requirements, guidelines and provide support in different locations as needed. You should have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies
• Ensure that food is up to company standards and that kitchen is in good condition
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of Sous Chef or Kitchen Management experience
• Looking for open availability
• Must be able to pass a 10-year criminal background check
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Full-Time availability required

• Steakhouse or fine dining experience preferred

• Spanish Speaking is a plus

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Pay range of $60-70K
• Bonus Eligible up to 15%
• 100% company paid medical, dental and vision for the employee
• 100% company paid RTD/Light rail pass or parking pass
• Employee dining program
• Paid time off
• 401 (K) plan

WORKING CONDITIONS

May frequently need to work holidays, weekends, and nights. Hours will vary depending on the business and staffing needs. Be able to work on your feet for long periods of time (up to 12 hours). Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs., as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.