SOUS CHEF

Description

Job Description:

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Governors Grill and ensuring that all food products are of good quality and presentation.

Job Requirements:

• Help oversee and supervise the kitchen staff under the guidance of the Room Chef and Executive Chef.
• Ensure that the quality and presentation of all food displays meet company standards.
• Mastery of sauces and gravies is necessary.
• Mastery of carving, BBQ, sautéing, broiling and our specialty cuisine, as well as roasting a variety of delectable main meat dishes is necessary!
• Work at least one station, maintaining the highest quality in finished product.
• Practice proper food handling.
• Use and apply proper kitchen safety procedures and basic cooking skills.
• Ensure all workstations are always clean during service time.
• Ensure all worktables and cutting boards are disinfected and sanitized.
• Ensure kitchen and Health Department sanitation requirements are always maintained.
• Ensure that no food leaves the kitchen without a ticket, including the manager’s meals.
• Properly wrap, label, date and store all food items in their proper areas. 
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with guests, fellow team members, and vendors.
• Assist in ordering products for the room through purchasing system.
• Assist in Scheduling and other administrative duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma and/or GED preferred
• Must have 5 years cooking, supervising and or managing others experience in this capacity.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 10lbs or more.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to maintain composure in a fast paced and potentially stressful environment. 
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, with variable overtime. 
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Work Cards

• Food Handlers Certification

Machinery, Work Equipment, Programs, Software, Hardware Used

• Operate and maintain all equipment in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
• Paycom system