University Sous Chef at Goodwin Recruiting
Job Description
Job Description
Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef for a college in St Paul, MN with a background in scratch environments and who has a passion for people and sustainable food practices. If this sounds like you, let's talk!
Sous Chef Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions
- Assist in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
- Adhere to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation
- Motivate, train, develop, and direct the back-of-house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management
- Assist with planning and creating new menu items
- Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures
Sous Chef Qualifications
- 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
- Large volume and batch cooking experience required
- Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
- Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
- Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred
- Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
- An associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred
Sous Chef Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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