Sous Chef - Kitchen

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Sick and Vacation time

Great Discount Program

Job summary

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC in Princeton, New Jersey seeks an experienced Sous Chef for a full-time role. You will lead kitchen operations, prepare meals across pantry, salads, soups and entrees, and support menu development.

This role requires flexibility across weekdays, weekends and holidays, strict hygiene standards, staff training, and cost control under the direction of the Executive Chef. Join a team dedicated to quality hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications.
• Willingness to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
• Assists in ordering and receiving, menu development, cost control, waste management, and staff training procedures.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Chef and/or General Manager.

Job description

Sous Chef

Job Summary

The Peacock Inn is seeking for an experienced and team-oriented candidate for the Sous Chef position. This is a Full-Time position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
• Assists in ordering and receiving, menu development, cost control, waste management, and staff training procedures
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Chef and/or General Manager.

Physical Demands

Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions

Workplace Environment Conditions

• Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high

We Offer

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick and Vacation time
• Great Discount Program

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.