Foundry Grill Sous Chef

sundance; Utah; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundance's Foundry Grill is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to run the kitchen in the absence of the Foundry Grill Chef. You will cook to Sundance standards, lead line cooks, and help with menu development and daily production.

Responsibilities include directing prep, coordinating with the Chef de Cuisine, ensuring health code compliance, training staff, and maintaining high quality across all outlets as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• 1-2 Years in a job lead line cook or higher relating to experience in supervising a team.
• Good working knowledge of fresh seasonal produce; meat and poultry preparation for cooking.
• Must possess a working knowledge of timekeeping systems, word processing, spreadsheets, internet navigation and electronic mail.
• Must possess or obtain a valid food handlers permit within 30 days of employment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Work with Chefs in menu development and product research.
• In the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, assist in ordering food items daily.
• Lead staff by providing production lists, assigning tasks, checking on quality of prepared items, and making adjustments to products to ensure they meet standards for service.
• Conduct daily pre shift meetings with Cooks and Dishwashers to discuss training opportunities, operations and concerns.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine in monthly inventory counts.
• Manage the productivity of Cooks and Dishwashers ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Inspect all stations to ensure that product meets quality standards and is fully stocked for service.
• Provide leadership, refinement and training to Line Cooks I, II, and III.
• Provide support to other cooks and dishwashers.
• Ensure ticket times are according to Chef's standards.
• Conduct pre and post check ensuring all stations are clean and organized.
• Throughout shift ensure sanitizer buckets are changed regularly, food temperatures are accurate, and equipment is in good working order.
• Communicate with Chefs regarding ordering needs and equipment maintenance (preventative & emergency).
• Cook and prepare food according to recipes.
• Plate and garnish to standard.
• Comply with health code standards at all times.
• Maintain station throughout shift to ensure smooth execution of menu items.
• Ensure cooks follow Sundance standards for rotating and labeling food.
• Ensure food is stored at the proper temperature.
• Clean and sanitize equipment used.
• Clean work area and inspect the work of dishwashers and cooks.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Provide support to Chef and production leadership to subordinates.
• Assist Chefs in the creation of specials, soups etc.
• Supervise production when Chef is not available.
• Handle any performance or staff problems and report to Chefs in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings in the absence of the Chef.
• Work proficiently in the capacity of Chef in all Sundance kitchen outlets. May be required to work in all kitchen outlets as Chef as business or staffing needs dictate.

Skills

Supervising a team

Seasonal produce knowledge

Food preparation

Timekeeping systems

21+ years old

Job description

Job Title: FOUNDRY GRILL SOUS CHEF

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Restaurant Chef

Rate of Pay: $28.00-$30.00/Hour DOE

Shift: Open Availability

Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Full-time, Year Round Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Prepared By: Culinary Director

SUMMARY

Execute all aspects of the Foundry Grill operation to successfully run the restaurant in the absence of the Foundry Grill Chef. Properly cook food to the Sundance Standard being the example for cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Chefs in menu development and product research. Assist in preparing food for new menu changes.
• In the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, be able to assist in ordering food items daily.
• Lead staff by providing written production lists, assigning tasks, checking on quality of prepared items, and making adjustments to products to ensure they meet standards for service.
• Conduct daily pre shift meetings with Cooks and Dishwashers to discuss training opportunities, operations and concerns.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine in monthly inventory counts.
• Manage the productivity of Cooks and Dishwashers ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Inspect all stations to ensure that product meets quality standards and is fully stocked for service.
• Provide leadership, refinement and training to Line Cooks I, II, and III.
• Provide support to other cooks and dishwashers.
• Ensure ticket times are according to Chef's standards.
• Conduct pre and post check ensuring all stations are clean and organized.
• Throughout shift ensure sanitizer buckets are changed regularly, food temperatures are accurate, and equipment is in good working order.
• Communicate with Chefs regarding ordering needs and equipment maintenance (preventative & emergency).
• Cook and prepare food according to recipes.
• Plate and garnish to standard.
• Comply with health code standards at all times.
• Maintain station throughout shift to ensure smooth execution of menu items.
• Ensure cooks follow Sundance standards for rotating and labeling food.
• Ensure food is stored at the proper temperature.
• Clean and sanitize equipment used.
• Clean work area and inspect the work of dishwashers and cooks.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Provide support to Chef and production leadership to subordinates.
• Assist Chefs in the creation of specials, soups etc.
• Supervise production when Chef is not available.
• Handle any performance or staff problems and report to Chefs in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings in the absence of the Chef.
• Work proficiently in the capacity of Chef in all Sundance kitchen outlets. May be required to work in all kitchen outlets as Chef as business or staffing needs dictate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In the absence of the Restaurant Chef, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Complete all applicable paperwork for the above responsibilities and submit to HR in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 1-2 Years in a job lead line cook or higher) relating to experience in supervising a team. Culinary education is not required but appreciated.
• Good working knowledge of fresh seasonal produce; meat and poultry preparation for cooking.
• Must possess a working knowledge of timekeeping systems, word processing, spreadsheets, internet navigation and electronic mail.
• Must possess or obtain a valid food handlers permit within 30 days of employment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and cold (non-weather) and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 21 years of age or older.