Sous Chef - Kitchen

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive training

Paid Sick and Vacation time

Great Discount Program

Job summary

The Peacock Inn, operated by Genesis Hospitality, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary teams in a busy kitchen. This full-time role requires availability on weekdays, weekends and holidays, with responsibilities spanning food prep, menu development and cost control.

You will maintain high standards of hygiene, oversee staff training, and ensure recipes and portions meet Executive Chef specifications while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a sous chef or similar leadership role.
• Willing to work on weekdays, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve foods in pantry, salads, soups and sauces; assist prep for entrees.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, menu development, cost control and waste management.
• Sanitize equipment and surfaces; maintain clean, safe workstations.
• Maintain hygiene and adhere to personal and kitchen dress codes.
• Follow recipes, portions and presentation as directed by Executive Chef.
• Monitor quality of vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products.
• Attend training sessions and perform duties as assigned by Chef/GM.

Skills

Team orientated

Food preparation

Menu development

Cost control

Staff training

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

• Kitchen environment
• 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:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive training
• 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.