Jr. Sous Chef - Finley Farms

Bass Pro Outdoor World; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Junior Sous Chef at Ozark Mill to assist the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in food production, maintaining high culinary quality for front and back of house. The role focuses on efficiency, training, and adherence to recipes and standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), Servsafe Manager certification, and at least 2 years of kitchen experience, with strong knife and food-prep skills and a commitment to sanitation and

Qualifications

• Minimum degree required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred degree: Associate Degree in Culinary Arts.
• Certificate: Servsafe Manager Certified.
• 2 years of experience in a kitchen setting.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of food preparation, cooking and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring food production for quality during prep and service.
• Support Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor daily culinary operation efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain an accurate kitchen recipe book and ensure recipes are followed.
• Train staff and communicate expectations effectively to team.
• Lead daily shift huddles and follow up on issues.
• Assist in requisitioning supplies and maintaining kitchen sanitation.
• Ensure safe working environment and proper handling of equipment.
• Collaborate with Front of House managers to promote teamwork.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Farm to table dining

Leadership

Vendor relations

Hygiene & safety

Writing

Basic computer skills

Reading comprehension

Oral comprehension

Numeracy

Originality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Servsafe Manager Certified

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Sous Chef at Finley Farms is responsible for supporting the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in food production while ensuring a consistently high level of culinary quality and service for the front and back of the house.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in monitoring food production in the outlet ensuring its quality during preparation and service execution.
• Supports the Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations of the restaurant ensuring its culinary readiness for service.
• Monitors daily culinary operation efficiency and productivity.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate kitchen recipe book.
• Assists in ensuring all recipes are constantly followed by cooks.
• Continually train and update staff with property information.
• Assists Sous Chefs in placing warehouse requisitions for product availability in outlets.
• Assists in ensuring proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Assists in proper maintenance of kitchen coolers and freezers (food product rotation, food product storage, sanitation, labeling, etc.)
• Ensures safe working environment and techniques in the kitchen.
• Models and promotes good working relationships with Front of the House managers and staff.
• Understands and effectively communicates expectations to direct reports, ensuring expectations are met while adhering to proper guidelines. Hold direct reports accountable.
• Assists in leading daily shift huddles and follow through on unresolved topics.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Degree: Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Certificate(s) or License(s): Servsafe Manager Certified

Years of experience: 2

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking and presentation; good knife skills and knowledge of food and its characteristics, especially its shelf life.
• Experience with farm to table dining.
• Ability to motivate others and lead people in the area of correct procedures and follow through.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of company personnel and outside vendors.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about products, services or situations, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular walking and standing
• Occasional computer work, sitting and lifting up to 50lbs

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

FULL TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Ozark Mill