Sous Chef

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle Inc. seeks a Sous Chef to assist with kitchen operations, including ordering supplies, menu planning, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of culinary experience, excellent food preparation skills, and a commitment to ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years.
• Certifications: ServSafe certification a plus.
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support a culture of safety, including food safety.
• Inspect food and preparation areas to maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate and evaluate kitchen team members' work.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Excellent food prep skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Sous Chef will assist with ordering materials and supplies, menu planning, inventory management, implementing sanitation, cost, and quality control programs, and directing and coordinating the work of others. They are expected to contribute innovative ideas to stimulate business growth, meet or exceed customer requirements, and maximize profits. The Sous Chef will lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Team Leader, and will be responsible for training, directing, and managing kitchen team members.

Disclaimer: Applicants must reside in the same country as the primary location of the role as outlined in this job posting.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years
• Experience Desired: Food safety awareness, prior management experience in culinary field, extensive prep cook experience, excellent food prep skills and product knowledge, customer service experience
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: ServSafe certification a plus
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Travel Required: Regional, daily, less than 10%
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Support a culture of safety, including food safety, team member safety, and customer safety.
• Demonstrate suggestive selling techniques and provide sampling opportunities when appropriate.
• Ensure customer service excellence in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and respect among team members, customers, vendors, and the community.
• Inspect food and preparation areas to maintain quality and sanitation standards.
• Assign, coordinate, and evaluate kitchen team members' work, including scheduling, preparation, and feedback evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records using HACCP charts, temperature logs, and calibration charts.
• Ensure documentation is available to meet federal, state, county, and company requirements.
• Monitor departmental costs by tracking waste, inventories, and adhering to budgets.
• Manage inventories, including weekly and monthly counts and reports.
• Review financial transactions, budgets, purchase logs, and profit and loss statements with the Kitchen Manager.
• Inspect equipment needs to ensure safe handling and presentation of food.

Compensation Grade

Department Leads

About Us

Giant Eagle Inc. is more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We are a diverse family of talented team members dedicated to creating a nurturing environment with opportunities for growth. Join us to start a lasting career and be part of our community that puts smiles on our customers' faces.