Junior Sous Chef: Fast-Paced Gourmet Kitchen Lead

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

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.