Lead Cook/Sous Chef

The Porch; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount

Health insurance after 90 days

Job summary

The Porch in Tempe is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to lead a tight-knit kitchen team, oversee daily prep, cooking, and station setup, and ensure the highest quality of every dish.

You will work with the Kitchen Manager on menu changes, train staff, manage inventory and ordering, and help maintain a clean, efficient work environment across our Phoenix/Arcadia and Tempe locations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook, lead cook, or sous chef.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures and food safety.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and multitasking.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist the Kitchen Manager in supervising the back-of-house staff.
• Assist in hiring and training kitchen staff.
• Contribute to menu changes, recipes, and presentation.
• Place select orders and manage inventory.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-organized kitchen.
• Prepare workstations for cooking and handle equipment.
• Check the quality of ingredients and cook with various techniques.
• Arrange food for appealing presentation and manage storage.

Skills

Cook experience

Leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We offer FREE health insurance after 90 days!

The Porch is hiring a highly skilled Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef!

The Porch is a fun neighborhood joint with four current locations in Phoenix/Arcadia, Tempe, Downtown Gilbert, and Flagstaff. We offer a delicious menu, great happy hour deals, weekend party brunch, late night fun, exceptional sports viewing, and yard games. As an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant and help us delight our customers with mouthwatering dishes as well as leading a skilled kitchen team..

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist the Kitchen Manager in supervising the back-of-the-house staff
• Assist in hiring and training kitchen staff
• Contribute to menu changes, recipes, and presentation
• Place select orders
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-organized kitchen
• Prepare workstations for cooking
• Prepare and maintain kitchen equipment
• Check the quality of ingredients
• Prepare cooking ingredients using various techniques
• Cook food using various culinary techniques
• Arrange food and ensure appealing presentation
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders

Requirements

• Prior experience as a cook, lead cook, or sous chef
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment
• Skilled in various cooking techniques
• Knowledge of and adherence to sanitation procedures
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Great organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and act quickly
• High school diploma or equivalent

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount

If you are a talented and motivated cook with a passion for creating delicious food, a desire to grow, to join our dynamic team at The Porch!

The Porch is a fun neighborhood joint with four locations in Phoenix/Arcadia, Tempe, Downtown Gilbert, and our newest location in Flagstaff. Come join us for a delicious meal, great happy hour deals, weekend party brunch, late night fun, sports viewing, yard games, and more!