Jr. Sous Chef

Jr. Sous Chef

Job Category: Ops - Hourly Non Mgmt

Full-Time

Location: DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld 10100 International Dr Orlando, FL 32821, USA

Job Description

Effectively train all employees in the kitchen on how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities

Take immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen

Keep open verbal and written communication between the management and employees

Supervise Kitchen employees work productivity, breaks, safety, sanitation, training and discipline

Ensure food quality standards are followed by all; appearance, taste, garnishment of plate and rotation of products

Ensure the opening and closing procedures for cooks, pantry and cook's helpers are completed

Efficiently expedite food from front line during meal periods

Take responsibility for shift during absence of the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chef

Responsible for adhering to company use of records, recipes, applicable Franchise and management company's Standard Operating Procedures, meat charts, etc.

Participate in the monthly food and beverage inventory

Follow management company's procedure on portion control check all food for right price, code amounts, servers' name, food cost control and that the check was rung up properly

Make sure meat cage is locked at all times

Maintain a clean, organized kitchen

Maximize productivity of employees

Work all areas as needed or directed

Maintain and enforce all control procedures.

Maintain quality of employee meals

Able to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form with guests and employees so as to respond accurately and completely to people to give directions, instructions, information, answer questions and provide service as required

Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

Supervise team to produce banquets of up to 500 ppl.

Able to run and manage shift with no supervision.

Have had prior experience of opening and closing shifts when management is absent

Ability to produce quality food product in a timely manner.

Ability to read and understand BEOs, attend BEO meetings and work closely with Catering Convention Services in ensuring that the event goes smoothly

Computer literate, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Refined communication skills

Strong leadership skills is highly recommended

Attention to detail

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Good organization skills

Memorize food recipes and food preparation instructions

Easily and quickly prepare food and operate equipment

Adhere to and enforce all state/local health codes and ordinances

Possess applicable state/local licenses and certificates.

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