Sous Chef

Sous Chef Chowgirls Catering - 4.0 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications ServSafe Full Job Description

SOUS CHEF

Full time - Salary Benefit Position The Sous Chef will help oversee and manage the overall production, quality control, and operations in the kitchen. Responsibilities include organizing and directing the processes necessary to provide a clean, professional, high quality, and high volume catering kitchen. The position reports to the Executive Chef.

FOOD HANDLING / PRODUCTION

Present food in creative ways that meets or exceeds Chowgirls standards Have proof of a current ServSafe Certificate Ensure MN Health Department food safety standards in all stages of prep, storage, and transport Assist with trouble-shooting during recipe development Maintain Chowgirls' sustainability and seasonal standards Ensure recipes are followed to create a consistent product Execute on production timelines Help Chefs order all ingredients for events Check orders in and keep walk-in, freezers, and dry storage organized Work with the Warehouse and Beverage Program Manager to order other supplies Help in the research, purchase, and maintenance of kitchen equipment Assist with tracking inventory Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours and able to lift at least 50 pounds

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Serve as a role model, lead, and train staff on best practices Manage kitchen staff and disciplinary actions Oversee staff's execution of all food production Maintain the Chowgirls standards of service Delegate production of items to kitchen staff in a standard organized manner Assist in Kitchen Coalition management Be a leader in the kitchen

INTERNAL ORGANIZATION

Maintain a general system of organization for kitchen staff, food, and equipment A working knowledge of email communication, Google Docs and Sheets and the ability to learn Total Party Planner Assists with Kitchen Coalition as needed

COMMUNICATION

Proactively communicate work and personal schedule through Slack Attend and actively participate in all required company meetings Respond to internal and external communications within 12 hours Present a professional positive attitude among coworkers, vendors, and clients Facilitate information flows throughout workplace Maintain availability for communication by phone, Slack, and email

HUMAN RESOURCES

Maintain employee privacy at all times Keep all Chowgirls information confidential, including internal documents, policies, procedures, recipes, and customer/venue/vendor information Always promote Chowgirls in a positive light at the office and in the community Present a positive and professional attitude and appearance at all times when representing Chowgirls on social media and at all events CULTURE Cultivate general knowledge of Chowgirl's' handbook, history, values, and vision Guide peers and Chowgirls forward by sharing identified strengths or skill areas of specialization Commit to professional development, building a broad portfolio of skills and increasing mastery of current skills Uphold Chowgirls' commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Model highest standards of leadership and customer service