Jr Sous Chef

DO & CO group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $28.50 hourly

Daily meals

401K and medical benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO group in New York is seeking a dynamic Jr Sous Chef to join our growing kitchen team. You will prepare and cook items according to our recipes, lead by example on the line, and ensure every dish meets our high standards for quality and presentation.

With experience in large-volume production, you will monitor waste, maintain clean work areas, and adapt to various shifts while adhering to food safety regulations and company policies in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a kitchen, preferably with large production volume.
• Knowledge of ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and cooking times.
• Energetic, hard-working, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook items according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure all dishes meet DO & CO quality expectations.
• Lead by example on the line, preparing and cooking dishes.
• Monitor waste and manage tasks across multiple stations to meet deadlines.
• Keep work areas clean and perform duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations; refer issues to the manager/safety team.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cooking techniques

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

About DO & CO

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Jr Sous Chef to join our growing New York Team!

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook items according to specification/recipe.
• Ensure that all dishes served meet the DO & CO standard.
• Lead by example, preparing and cooking dishes.
• Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks on multiple stations within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Maintain work areas clean and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preferably with large production volume.
• Knowledge of ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and cooking times.
• A fulltime cook who is energetic, hard-working, organized, and familiar with working in a fast-paced environment.
• Certificate in culinary arts, or relevant field a plus.
• Must have flexibility to work various shifts according to business needs.

What We Offer:

• Pay range: $28.50 hourly.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.