Sous Chef

Valleyhuntclub; Pasadena (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious club located in Pasadena is seeking a skilled Kitchen Supervisor. This role involves directing food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality food service. Candidates should have formal culinary training and at least two years of experience in a similar position.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Food Handler Card.
• Minimum two years of experience in similar kitchen role.
• Ability to train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff, ensuring top quality food.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal culinary training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Valley Hunt Club - Pasadena, CA

Salary Range: $32.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Description

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.
• Helps in day to day production of the food.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards. Ensures the refrigerators and properly maintained and clean.
• Ensures kitchen team is working safely and ensures a safe working environment.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Prepares food properly following recipe standards.
• Assist with Scheduling.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies. (coordinate with Purchasing manager and executive chef)
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen is managing budgeted labor. Ensure employees take appropriate breaks.
• Direct the preparation of staff meals. Utilize low cost items and utilize items that need to be used up.
• Make sure the kitchen follows the FIFO rule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal culinary training is an asset.
• Worked for minimum of two years in a similar kitchen in the CDP capacity.
• Food Handler Card, must be valid
• Equipment
• Financial
• Internal and External Business Contacts
• Supervisory