Sous Chef

Hireology; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPAL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Hireology is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in New York. You will lead line cooks, ensure quality and consistency for restaurant and banquet service, and uphold health and safety standards.

Applicants should have strong communication, a passion for food, and the ability to train hourly staff. This role requires long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, both verbal and written, including emails.
• High standard of cleanliness and understanding of food safety practices.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and ability to report issues.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute hot food for restaurant.
• Set up and execute breakfast hot food for banquet events.
• Manage line cooks, production cooks, breakfast buffet attendants and stewards.
• Train and mentor hourly associates.
• Address kitchen problems and incidents promptly.

Skills

Communication

Food safety

Equipment knowledge

Work ethic

Experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED (not required)

Job description

We are looking to add a Sous Chef to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company's mission.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPAL
• Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities

• Sets up and execute hot food for restaurant
• Sets up and execute breakfast hot food for banquet events
• Responsible for managing all line cooks, production cooks, breakfast buffet attendants and stewards
• Is responsible for training and mentoring all hourly associates
• Addressing all kitchen-related problems and incidences in a timely and effective manner
• Completes all opening, daily, and weekly checklists when necessary
• Understands state health codes and follows all company standard operating procedures
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards
• Works as a team for all banquets and buffets with a "can do" attitude
• Works with all of culinary management team to help take care of product, multi-tasking as well as the ability to work fast and efficiently
• Is responsible for daily vendor orders while keeping coolers and store rooms organized
• Is responsible for setting up, maintaining operations, breaking down hot and cold stations
• Planning and preparing special occasion menus including holiday brunches and buffets
• Developing unique and visually appealing plating designs for new dishes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED a plus but not required
• Previous experience a plus
• Must be able to work long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays
• Must have a high standard of cleanliness and understanding of food safety practices
• Must be clear and concise with verbal and written communication including emails
• Must understand all kitchen equipment and communicate issues with the engineering department

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.