What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Upper Crust Food Service?
Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we've remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.
Sous Chefs are responsible for supporting the Head Chef in food preparation, management of additional staff, maintaining a clean kitchen / dining room, and ensuring best practices with safety and sanitation. Maintain outstanding communication with management and customers. Consistently deliver outstanding products and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Work with the Head Chef, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or requests.
- Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant and evolving menu concepts
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and floors
- Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes, etc.
- Help with unloading, inspecting, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
- Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
- Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
- Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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