Sous Chef

Terra Cotta Pasta Kittery; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Profit sharing

PTO

Direct Primary Care

Employee discounts

Weekend shifts

Shared tips

Job summary

Terra Cotta Pasta Co in Kittery, ME is seeking a Sous Chef to join our food production team. In a fast-paced environment, you will help ensure top quality, safety, and consistent preparation of our homemade pasta, ravioli, sauces and other in-house items.

You will work with front and back of house to optimize production, maintain cleanliness, follow food safety protocols, and help train staff. This role requires teamwork, strong knife skills, and a passion for pasta.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or processing is preferred.
• Detail oriented with a passion for food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Excellent knife skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and maintain a positive attitude with customers and coworkers alike.
• Attention to detail with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.
• Must love pasta in all shapes and sizes.

Responsibilities

• Learn and prepare from scratch recipes for all in-house prepared products, including weighing, labeling and merchandising of those items.
• Ensure all food safety protocols are strictly adhered to during the production process.
• Maintain kitchen areas for cleanliness, organization and maintenance protocols.
• Help create and complete daily prep lists and assignments.
• Collaborate with team members in back of house as well as front of house to optimize production efficiency.
• Assist in product ordering, checking in items and putting away deliveries when they arrive.
• In your role as kitchen production associate, other duties not listed may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper running of back of house operations.
• All associates will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers as well as other store associates at all times.
• Must maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• An understanding of POS systems is a plus to support front of house staff and customers when necessary.

Skills

Food production

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Knife skills

Food safety

Pasta knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

Terra Cotta Pasta Co is a locally owned food manufacturing company that has been delighting customers for over 30 years with our homemade pasta, ravioli, sauces, and a variety of delicious in-house prepared food items. Our commitment to quality and flavor is evident in the products we offer, making us a beloved choice in the community.

Summary

As a Sous Chef at Terra Cotta Pasta Co, you will be an integral part of our food production team within a fast-paced environment. This role is essential for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality while contributing to the creation of our delicious products.

Responsibilities

• Learn and prepare from scratch recipes for all in-house prepared products, including weighing, labeling and merchandising of those items.
• Ensure all food safety protocols are strictly adhered to during the production process.
• Maintain kitchen areas for cleanliness, organization and maintenance protocols.
• Help create and complete daily prep lists and assignments.
• Collaborate with team members in back of house as well as front of house to optimize production efficiency.
• Assist in product ordering, checking in items and putting away deliveries when they arrive.
• In your role as kitchen production associate, other duties not listed may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper running of back of house operations.
• All associates will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers as well as other store associates at all times.
• Must maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• An understanding of POS systems is a plus to support front of house staff and customers when necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or processing is preferred.
• Detail oriented with a passion for food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Excellent knife skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and maintain a positive attitude with customers and coworkers alike.
• Attention to detail with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.
• Must love pasta in all shapes and sizes.

Benefits

• 401K with employer match.
• Profit sharing bonuses.
• PTO.
• Direct Primary Care Membership.
• Employee Discounts.
• Flexible Schedules however, must be available weekends.
• Monthly Shared Tips equivalent to $3-$4 per hour.
• Closed on the following Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Easter and Labor day.