Sous Chef at Meriwether Godsey, Inc. Washington DC

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen activities, overseeing staff, and ensuring food quality at a private day school. The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training or significant experience at the Chef or Sous Chef level. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, training staff, and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. This role offers competitive compensation with opportunities for growth within a fast-paced, community-oriented environment.

Benefits

Meals provided

Uniforms provided

Training and mentorship

Health, Vision, Dental benefits

Qualifications

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years culinary experience at a Chef or Sous Chef level.
• Experience with high volume foodservice operations, preferably contract dining or hotel service.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen activities and oversee staff.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production.
• Train additional kitchen staff in accordance with recipes and policies.
• Conduct daily pre-production and service meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Culinary expertise

Organizational skills

Knowledge of sustainable practices

Education

Formal Culinary Training or minimum 4 years culinary experience

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef job at Meriwether Godsey, Inc., Washington DC. Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Sous Chef, responsible for working alongside the Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking at a coeducational private day school in Northwest Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Full Time
• 6:30 am-3 pm and other hours as needed
• Quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain quality and freshness
• Assist Chef with all aspects of production; work collaboratively with other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily
• Train additional kitchen staff in accordance with MG recipes and kitchen policies
• Conduct training and in-services for staff in an assigned area
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down of food and supplies at assigned stations
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings
• Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste through sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
• Conduct daily pre-production and service meetings; ensure serving food according to standards
• Additional duties may include filling in for the Chef, purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years culinary experience at a Chef or Sous Chef level
• Experience with high volume foodservice operations, preferably contract dining or hotel service
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills; bilingual is a plus
• Must be able to read and follow recipes as provided by the company
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred
• Reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $25.00 per hour
• Meals, uniforms, training & mentorship
• Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others.

Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills, and your career opportunities with an employee-owned, value-based company. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Metro DC market!

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