Sous Chef & Cooks

Newtown Athletic Club; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, PA is seeking a kitchen prep role to support our culinary team. This full-time/part-time position involves preparing ingredients, following recipes, and upholding our high standards of quality for guests.

Ideal candidates have previous culinary experience, are friendly and team-oriented, and can manage time and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment while following health code and sanitation rules.

Qualifications

• PA Criminal Background Check required.
• ServSafe or similar certification beneficial.
• Previous culinary experience required.
• Friendly, welcoming personality with teamwork mindset.
• Effective verbal communication is a must.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Follow health code and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist culinary team.
• Follow recipes and maintain high quality dishes.
• Prioritize tasks and ensure items are ready on time.
• Open/close kitchen stations and ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Time management

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Ensure incredible service is provided to guests by effectively handling a variety of tasks including consistently preparing ingredients to be used by the culinary team as well as creating high quality dishes.
• Follow proper recipes, knife skills and cooking techniques when prepping ingredients and preparing a variety of menu items produced with consistency.
• Prioritize tasks in the kitchen when prepping, executing and breaking down kitchen stations; ensure items are prepared on time and all the items for a table are completed simultaneously so the integrity of the food is maintained when servers present the meal to guests.
• Prepare, execute and break down kitchen stations; perform opening and/or closing procedures, ensuring the most efficient operation.
• Effectively multitask and balance prep work, while ensuring guests meals are presented in a timely manner while maintaining our highest standards of quality
• Opportunity for increased wage and job responsibilities for the right candidate.

Position Requirements

• Complete PA Criminal Background Check
• Servsafe or similar certification will be most beneficial.
• Previous culinary experience required.
• Friendly, welcoming, outgoing personality.
• Upbeat, positive, teamwork and optimistic attitude.
• Effective verbal communication skills is a must (one-on-one & team related)
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills to work in a multi-task, fast-paced environment
• Patient and courteous listener.
• Empathic to all concerns or questions that arise
• Ability to interact professionally with multiple levels of personnel within the organization internally and externally
• Highly motivated and self-starting.
• Possibly sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk frequently throughout the shift.
• Possibly stand four to eight hours per day.
• Possibly lift up-to twenty-five pounds on occasion.
• Strictly follow all current health code & sanitation regulations