High Volume Catering Sous Chef #700

Cal; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

401K

Job summary

Cal Am Properties Inc is seeking a Sous Chef to support catering and high-volume kitchen operations in Mesa, AZ. The role involves planning menus, coordinating events, and maintaining top food quality and hygiene standards.

The candidate will assist the Executive Chef with menu development, staff supervision, and vendor coordination while ensuring a safe, efficient kitchen environment. Experience in catering and a valid ServeSafe Manager Certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in a catering operation.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations under high pressure.
• Obtain and hold a food ServeSafe Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing catering events including menu planning and logistics
• Assist the Executive Chef in developing menus creating recipes for high volume catering events
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment including proper storage of food and cleaning of equipment and surfaces
• Ensure all food preparation and cooking meets food safety and hygiene standards
• Manages kitchen staff including assigning tasks monitoring performance and providing feedback and training when necessary
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth execution of catering events
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and place orders as necessary
• Assist in the ordering of supplies and equipment necessary for the kitchen
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure the highest quality ingredients are used in food preparation

Skills

Catering event planning

Kitchen operations management

Food safety standards

Education

ServeSafe Manager Certification

Job description

SOUS CHEF

Formed in 1988 Cal Am Properties Inc is one of the largest privately held operators of RV resorts manufactured home communities and apartment communities in the United States Through teamwork and dedication our staff is valued as an important component of our total success Everyone at Cal Am is continually working today for tomorrows lifestyle ensuring those we serve have an unparalleled experience of the highest quality

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing catering events including menu planning staffing and logistics
• Assist the Executive Chef in developing menus creating recipes for high volume catering events
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment including proper storage of food and cleaning of equipment and surfaces
• Ensure all food preparation and cooking meets food safety and hygiene standards
• Manages kitchen staff including assigning tasks monitoring performance and providing feedback and training when necessary
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth execution of catering events
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and place orders as necessary
• Assist in the ordering of supplies and equipment necessary for the kitchen
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure the highest quality ingredients are used in food preparation

Position duties and work schedule may change according to business needs at any time or as instructed by management

Benefits

• Benefits Medical Dental Vision Vacation and Sick 401K Compensation 2800 3000 Hourly

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment housed with equipment such as an oven stove dishwasher slicer coffee machine steamer mixer and chefs knives The employee is frequently exposed to heat steam fire and noiseThe employee is occasionally required to sit stand reach lift bend kneel stoop climb push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less

Job Qualifications

Minimum three years experience in a catering operationAbility to manage kitchen operations under high pressureObtain and hold a food ServeSafe Manager Certification