Sous Chef

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Sous Chef, responsible for working alongside the Director to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking at a private day school located in McLean, VA.Beautiful CampusFree Parking (no public transportation available to this school)Full Time (open availability needed for a variety of shifts)$26.00 an hourFree Meals and Free UniformWhat the Sous Chef will do : Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the productAssist Director with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients / products into recipe and menu offerings daily Train additional kitchen staff in accordance with MG recipes and kitchen policiesConducts training and in-services for staff in an assigned areaUse traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logsParticipate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stationsAdhere to food safety, sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordingsManages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste through driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concernsSupervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standardsGuide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machineryConducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standardsAdditional duties may include : Assist the Director when necessary, purchasing / ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested What the Sous Chef will need : Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferredExperience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environmentsExperience with purchasing / ordering preferredHigh levels of professionalism and strong leadership skillsExcellent communication and good organizational skillsFlexibility; ability to switch between locations and job dutiesGrowing knowledge of sustainable practices.ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferredWhat the Sous Chef will get : Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more! Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. Youll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career.Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northern Virginia market!MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.Compensation details : 26-26 Yearly SalaryPI39570b941f81-29952-38949126 #FalseRequiredPreferredJob IndustriesFood & Restaurant