Full Time - UTK Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Manages a staff of lead cooks, cooks, and Food Service Associates. Assumes kitchen responsibilities in absence of Chef de Cuisine. Responsible for all aspects of daily production / preparation of food. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include menu development, all kitchen product ordering, inventory, food production, assisting with interviewing and hiring, and training employees; budgeting, forecasting, planning, computer applications, assigning and directing work, appraising performances; rewarding, coaching and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION :

NOTE : The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Oversees the daily operations in the kitchen.

Manages and develops all kitchen staff, which includes assisting in hiring, terminating, and disciplining of employees, setting work priorities, coordinating training, evaluating performance and directing work assignments to ensure effective operations.

Operates, maintains, and cleans kitchen and production equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to sanitation guidelines

Manages daily operations to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are in place and followed for provision of quality products and services.

Develops and implements menu items that respond to customer needs and meets profitability goals.

Cognizant of current food trends, innovative cooking methods, and seasonality of products.

Directs the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.

Resolves customer issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.

Monitors and ensures compliance for proper inspections, ordering, handling and storage for all inventories of food, supplies, linens, and equipment; establishes security / internal controls and sanitation.

Establishes and maintains food quality / production / cost control standards and maintains procedures and methods to ensure compliance with standards.

Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and university personnel.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act pursuant to California Penal Code Section 11166.5.

Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws / regulations including but not limited to : employment, safety, and health.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

The minimum requirement for applicants is a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) degree; plus at least two years of managerial experience in a commercial kitchen, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and organization skills required.

A degree or certificate of completion from an accredited culinary school and a valid Food Handler certificate from the Count of San Diego is preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, mathematical / financial skills, and proven leadership skills are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Must be able to read, write and understand English.  Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

Requires the ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business information, governmental regulations, and technical / trade journals.  Requires the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, subordinates, vendors, other departments, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, portions, percentages, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic math.  Requires the ability to prepare and analyze numerical figures, create and interpret spreadsheets.

REASONING ABILITY :

Requires the ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions.  Must be able to multitask, prioritize work and pay attention to detail.  Requires good analytical, quantitative skills, organizational and management skills.

MANUAL DEXTERITY :

Must be able to utilize a computer.  Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION :

Must have the ability to talk / expressing and / or exchanging ideas and hear / perceiving sounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to operate food service equipment (to include but not limited to) slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers; as well as office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines. Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS

Work is regularly performed in a food production area where there is frequent exposure to food fumes or airborne particles.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to humid and hot conditions as well as cleaning chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION :

A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.

Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses.

Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for promotional positions which require a background check.

Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Aztec Shops is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to making equal employment opportunity (EEO) decisions based solely on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position for which the individual is being considered. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, transferring and promoting the best qualified persons for all positions.

We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hair style or texture associated with race, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics [GINA], cancer or a record or history of cancer), national origin, race, religion (religious dress / grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and / or related medical conditions, and reproductive choices), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence (includes sexual assault, and / or stalking), or any other category protected by law.

Aztec Shops ensures that this applies to all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training, promotions, terminations and disciplinary actions.

Aztec Shops, Ltd. is also committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture. Our organization embraces the many dimensions of diversity that make individuals unique and harness a variety of perspectives in order to create better outcomes that will benefit everyone.