Sous Chef - Unicoi State Park & Lodge

With night, weekend and holiday availability as needed. $16-$18 based on experience.

**Summary:**
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef position supervises and coordinates the activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel at Unicoi State Park and Lodge.

**Qualifications:**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Responsibilities:**
- Plans or participates in planning menus, preparing and apportioning foods, and utilizing food surpluses and leftovers.
- Specifies the number of servings to be made to control portion costs.
- Supervises kitchen personnel to ensure cleanliness and standards are maintained.
- Tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards.
- Supervises inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.
- Purchases food, kitchen supplies, and equipment.
- Works with the Executive Chef in determining pricing.
- Meets with professional staff, customers, or client groups to address menu inconsistencies or plan menus for special occasions.
- Ensures kitchen staff follows safe work practices.
- Supervises proper breakdown and usage of all leftover foods.

**Competencies:**
Individuals should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Cost Consciousness
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Professionalism
- Quality
- Quantity
- Safety and Security
- Adaptability
- Attendance/Punctuality
- Dependability
- Initiative

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**
Directly supervises the Kitchen Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

**Education and/or Experience:**
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary : $16 - $18