Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Sous Chef

EMPLOYER : Pinx Catering

DEPARTMENT : Kitchen

REPORTS TO : Executive Chef

SUMMARY : Our Sous Chefs play a vital role in our culinary operations and utilize their culinary skills and attention to detail to ensure the highest standard of customer satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations

Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients

Assisting with cooking and preparing main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks

Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time

Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing equipment at the end of shifts

Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

Work Private Events as assigned by the Leadership team

Ability to work a flexible schedule

And other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or GED certificate (preferred)

1+ year of hospitality-related experience (preferred)

Valid Food Handler's Certification (within first week of employment)

Excellent communication skills

Able to take direction

Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

COMPETENCIES :

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 40 pounds

Required protective clothing : non-slip shoes

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.