What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Hamilton Hotel?
- Knowledgeable of all dishes in the kitchen as created and taught by Executive Chef.
- Supervises staff in proper preparation, cooking and garnishment of all menu items.
- Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
- Leads menu planning activities with F&B Leadership Team
- Creates and helps execute employee staff meal plans
- Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.
- Maintains a healthy and clean environment
- Reports needed repairs to engineering department
- Performs other duties as requested, such as V.I.P. parties, and staff meetings.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds or more
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Agility to move and travel in the kitchen
- Ability to communicate with coworkers in noisy atmosphere
Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.
- Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
- Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
- Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers.
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
Education and Experience:
- Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Graduation from a culinary school or formal apprenticeship program recommended.
- 3 - 5 years of culinary experience with supervisory experience preferred.
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Benefits
We are looking to hire the most highly qualified people and provide a competitive benefits package which include:
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
- Company Basic Life Insurance
- Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Long term Disability
- 401k Retirement Plan
We are a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background assessment required.
Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants. We respectfully request No Phone Calls Please.