Quest Food Management Services is looking for a Sous Chef to join our team!
Work for a growing company with a personal touch. Leadership is visible, approachable and shows that they care about their teams. Quest allows you to become an integral part of the local community, in an environment where you are listened to, supported and work-life balance and consistent scheduling is a priority. You are not just a number at Quest.
We provide the communities we serve with fresh, high-quality food, exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service. We are committed to creating the most enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do it, which is achieved through an unwavering commitment to our values:
Integrity: we do the right thing at all times
Responsiveness: we listen and respond quickly to provide the best solutions
Accountability: we do what we say we will do and accept responsibility for the results
Respect: we treat others better than we expect to be treated ourselves
Excellence: we deliver the best experience possible
Position Summary
Plan, prepare and present menu items during service of the cafeteria to the standards set by chef/manager. Prepare production lists for staff of items needed for execution of menus. Assist and lead in the day to day operations of the kitchen with staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced.
Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and missions through actions on a daily basis.
Accurately assemble and present all menu items.
Follow Quest, local, State and Federal guidelines for the proper handling of food products.
Assist in the overall sanitation of the line and product kitchen.
Serve as a role model to the team.
Maintain open and effective communication with management and staff.
Ensure that all items prepared are to standardized recipes.
Properly expand and/or divide recipes as needed to achieve proper yields.
Responsible for master recipe index and creating weekly / monthly menus.
Responsible for all food ordering and maintaining par levels based on weekly menus.
Assist and oversee the overall sanitation of the production kitchen and production facility.
Stay on top of food trends and incorporate in weekly / monthly menus.
Responsible for daily and weekly cleaning schedules and holding team accountable.
Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.
Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines.
Report to scheduled shift on time and in complete uniform.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements and Specifications
Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Required:
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience
Minimum of five years Lead / Line Cook Experience
Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Handler certification)
Basic computer skills
Preferred:
Ability to read and speak Spanish
Previous supervisory experience
Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.