What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at POWDR?

Location : Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado's Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This individual is career oriented, creative, active, and is a culinary leader with general leadership qualities who can work unsupervised and manage a kitchen in the Chef's absence. This person is either a graduate of a two-year culinary program with quality experience or has at least five years' experience in quality establishments. This is an hourly position plus tips. Smile, you are on stage!

Basic Requirements :

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
High School degree or equivalent
Bending, reaching, climbing
Pushing / Pulling
Prolonged standing
Confined sitting
Eye / hand coordination
Visual concentration on equipment
Concentrated reading and writing
Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)
Peripheral, color, and depth vision
Extended periods of outdoor exposure
Extreme cold
Extreme heat and sun exposure
Variation in temperature from hot to cold

Job Overview :

Adheres to Eldora Culinary Guidelines.

Serve Safe Certified.

Owns proper culinary tools.

Understands the importance of personal hygiene, safe food handling practices, and advanced culinary skills.

Understands the importance of Standards, Speed, and Quality.

Should have the ability to be responsible for a single department / outlet of an operation.

This employee supports company philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Preps and works assigned station quickly and cleanly.

Follows prep sheets accurately and with a sense of urgency.

Prepares food to the specifications of the Head Chef.

Reads, understands, and follows recipes and standards.

Takes responsibility for the product used in their outlet and manages it to assure a quality product.

Responsible for and supervises lower-level cooks regarding food handling, including rotation, sanitation of all storage areas, labeling and dating, and ensures all storage areas are maintained.

Responsible for production on own station and coordinates with lower-level cooks on their stations (have a high level of kitchen awareness).

Advises upper management of anticipated problems.

Assists in the menu development process.

Assists in the direction and supervision of staff.

Assist in the creation, usage, and follow through of prep lists, cleaning lists, and closing lists.

Assists in ordering food.

Demonstrate teamwork and co-operation with service staff.

Completes any reasonable task assigned by Director and Head Chef.

Takes direction from Director and Head Chef.

Standing or walking for up to six hours.

The senses of taste and smell are used frequently.

The use of hands and arms for periods of up to six hours.

Peripheral, color, and depth vision are essential.

Administration Duties :

Temperature logs

Dating

EOM Inventory process

Other Duties as Assigned :

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

Functions as an ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora "culture" with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest's expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Personal Attributes :

Is honest and has the highest integrity.

Can handle and manage confidential information.

Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines.

Follow established policies and procedures.

Is supportive of Core Values

Sets the example for others and is above reproach.

Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.

Well organized. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.

Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment.

Is flexible with hours and days of work.

Can work any hours of the day, any days of the week.

Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life.

Be a champion of Play Forever, Powdr's corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora's everyday operations.

Compensation : Proposed hiring rate of $24 tips?. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Benefits : This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees / dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail / rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race / color / religion / sex / sexual orientation / gender identity / national origin / disability / protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr's corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora's everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

Salary : $24

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