Catering Sous Chef

SSA Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a renowned cultural attraction where your culinary creativity will shine! As a Catering Sous Chef, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional dining experiences in a unique setting. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, innovate menus, and ensure top-notch food quality while adhering to safety standards. If you're passionate about food and hospitality and ready to elevate your culinary career, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values sustainability and inclusivity in every dish served.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Training and Career Development

Tuition Discount

Meal Plan

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food preparation experience required.
• Must possess ServSafe or Food Handling Certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and create high quality products for events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Train and coach kitchen staff to maintain standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Training

ServSafe or Food Handling Certification

Tools

Basic Office Software

Job description

Denver Zoo, Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Join the wildest kitchen in Denver! We’re looking for a passionate Catering Sous Chef to bring bold flavors and creativity to events at the iconic Denver Zoo. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with a dynamic team, and are ready to take your culinary career to the next level—this is your chance to cook up something amazing in a one-of-a-kind setting!

SOUS CHEF

SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve deserve it.

Reporting Relationship

The Sous Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Create competitive quality products.
• Supervise and participate in creating high quality products for events and food service locations.
• Assist in menu pricing and preparation.
• Estimate food consumption for events and request necessary products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Train, coach, counsel, and resolve problems.
• Comply with all food safety regulations and practices.
• Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Support management of payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines.
• Oversee quality, product levels, and inventory of product.
• Manage employees in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections.
• Perform specialty projects as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
• Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Previous Experience

• Three years food preparation experience.
• ServSafe or Food Handling Certified.
• Knowledge of HAACP.
• Culinary training, must be 18 or older.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments).

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical | Dental | Vision.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Training and Career Development.
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts.

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

Please note that for this position, we accept applications on an ongoing basis. There is no set deadline for submitting your application. We encourage interested candidates to apply at any time via our website at thessagroup.com, and we will review applications as they are received. This approach allows us to continuously consider potential candidates and ensures that opportunities remain open until the ideal candidate is found.