Sous Chef

District 24

Sous Chef

Ocean City, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary Experienced culinary management position in the culinary department, responsible for the directing of preparation and service of all foods produced in the culinary area. Directing and assisting in operating of the kitchen. Responsible for the accurate accounting, inventorying and COS of the culinary operation

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Advanced knife skills, able to perform specific cuts as assigned

    Advanced understanding of cooking techniques ranging from cold food production to hot food

    production.

    Advanced knowledge and understanding of cooking equipment and the operation of each

    piece and food products that are cooked by each item

    Responsible to complete and submit food requisitions

    Assists in the development of new menu items

    Develops production lists based on pars of the outlet

    Follows recipes according to set standards

    Follows plating and panning specifications to ensure food consistency

    Gives and assists in directives assigned to kitchen staff

    Ensures that assigned production is complete in a timely manner

    Assigns production lists and understands culinary terms

    Maintain a clean and sanitary work station

    Assist in all areas of the kitchen

    Understanding of proper rotation of stock (FIFO)

    Proper food storage and food safety procedures followed

    Must be Serv Safe certified

    Ability to work weekends, nights, holidays and be flexible in scheduling

    Be courteous and gracious to our resort guests when in front of the guests

    Qualifications

    3-5 years of experience in a professional operating kitchen

    Ability to lead culinary staff

    Ability to read analyze and interpret general business forms, documents, such as safety rules, recipe cards, production lists, storeroom requisitions, product guides, general equipment, operating guides, ability to read kitchen tickets, ability to effectively communicate with other front line team members and FOH staff.

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

    Ability to deal with opportunities and issues that may arise in a culinary area

    Ability to manage inventories and cost controls

    Ability to schedule and manage multiple outlet labor force

    Physical Demands

    Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop

    Communicate on a regular basis

    Hear commands and directives given by supervisor

    Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

    Lift or move items weighing in range of 10 lbs to 50 lbs at a time

    Work Environment

    Team member will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions

    High heat on cooking line

    Cool to cold temperatures in walk in cooler and freezer

    Outside weather conditions

    Moving mechanical parts

    Toxic or caustic chemicals

    Moderate noise level in the work environment

    The above duties are not all inclusive, they are general duties expected of the position. Management reserve the right to assign other duties as needed for the orderly operation of the department and/or the Culinary Division.