What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr Sous Chef position at Westgate Resorts?
Company Description
About Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa:
The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team.
Job Description
Are you a dedicated and talented culinary professional eager to take the next step in your career? Westgate Resorts is looking for a Jr. Sous Chef to support our diverse food and beverage outlets across the resort. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in crafting exceptional dishes, and enjoy working with a team, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Assist in managing daily kitchen operations across various restaurant outlets.
Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in food preparation, cooking, and plating.
Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation in accordance with health and safety standards.
Train and mentor kitchen staff to uphold best practices and standards.
Assist in inventory management, food rotation, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service.
Monitor and maintain food safety guidelines, including temperature controls and sanitation.
Step in as needed to lead and supervise the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years in professional kitchen, preferably in a resort setting.
A diploma from a certified culinary academy is preferred but not required.
Must obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certification.
Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining food quality and safety.
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in basic and advanced cooking techniques, including grilling, sautéing, and sauce-making.
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
- Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
