Job Description
Sous Chef - Centerpointe Dining #705072387 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. - 3.9 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $23.73 - $26.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Writing skills Driver's License Policy & process development Institutional kitchen experience Desktop applications Policy Development Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service. Their duties include assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality taste or presentation and taking on additional responsibilities in the Executive Chef's absence to ensure that kitchen staff has proper direction. Will be required to work evenings and weekends. SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO
(this is only a small sampling of work variety): Prepare meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner Oversee production and assist with food preparation. Be proficient in every station, expediate dining service volume; ensure that each dish that leaves the kitchen is checked for quality, presentation and correct temperature. Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements Properly utilizes kitchen equipment for assigned location including, manual and mechanical equipment such as knives, food processers, grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are stored and served fresh and of high quality Ensure proper HACCP food safety for all received, stored, cooked, cooled, cold and hot holding, served, transported, ready to eat, leftover and discarded foods. Maintain the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu writing and recipes Assist with inventory and supply tracking for food and equipment Maintains positive behaviors and actions and provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times. Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner. Responsible for submitting a variety of reports in an accurate, timely manner. Ensures continued adherence to all Foundation standards and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION
: Responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff necessary to carry out effective operations of area assigned; directly supervises culinary and student staff; monitors the activities of contracted staff providing services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a degree equivalent to graduation from a two-year college or recognized vocational certificate in culinary arts or management and a minimum of one year of food production management; or a minimum of three years' experience in the Sous Chef position. Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production. College or university dining service experience is preferred Experience with a computerized menu management system, and knowledge of office and industry software applications is necessary. Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required Servsafe Manager's Certification or equivalent Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures to variety of situations. Ability to be resourceful and to take initiative. Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-ethnic environment. Flexibility and open to new ideas and adaptable to changing technology. Valid CA driver's license and insurance Ability to work a flexible, changing, and demanding work schedule. BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. offers a highly competitive benefits package with no-cost coverage for employees, making it a substantial part of total compensation. Benefits include:
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance — no monthly premium cost to employees Retirement plan options to support long-term financial wellness Educational reimbursement Vacation, holidays, personal holiday Additional voluntary benefits ABOUT US
: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona. CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19
Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to . Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer. BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is committed to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of its campus community and assets. In furtherance of these goals, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will give an individualized assessment to any information regarding the criminal conviction history that the applicant submits for consideration such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate's conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.
