Creative Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation

The Adelphia; Marietta, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adelphia is seeking a skilled Sous Chef in Marietta, OH to join our Premier dining and entertainment venue. You will study recipes, set up menus, and prepare high-quality dishes while guiding kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.

You should be familiar with sanitation regulations and possess advanced cooking techniques. If you have leadership experience and a passion for culinary excellence, we’d like to meet you.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a lead cook.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform wait staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Skills

Lead cook

Time management

Team supervision

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

The Adelphia is seeking a skilled Sous Chef in Marietta, OH to join our Premier dining and entertainment venue. You will study recipes, set up menus, and prepare high-quality dishes while guiding kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.

You should be familiar with sanitation regulations and possess advanced cooking techniques. If you have leadership experience and a passion for culinary excellence, we’d like to meet you.