Full Time - Sous Chef, The Garden
Job description
SUMMARY:
Manages a staff of lead cooks, cooks and FSA’s. Assumes kitchen responsibilities in absence of chef de cuisine. Responsible for all aspects of daily production/preparation of food. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include menu development, all kitchen product ordering, inventory, food production, assisting with interviewing and hiring, and training employees; budgeting, forecasting, planning, computer applications, assigning and directing work, appraising performances; rewarding, coaching and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION:
NOTE: The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Oversees the daily operations in the kitchen.Manages and develops all kitchen staff, which includes assisting in hiring, terminating, and disciplining of employees, setting work priorities, coordinating training, evaluating performance and directing work assignments to ensure effective operations.
Operates, maintains and cleans kitchen and production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Manages daily operations to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are in place and followed for provision of quality products and services.
Develops and implements menu items that respond to customer needs and meets profitability goals.
Cognizant of current food trends, innovative cooking methods and seasonality of products.
Directs the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
Resolves customer issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
Monitors and ensures compliance for proper inspections, ordering, handling and storage for all inventories of food, supplies, linens, and equipment; establishes security/internal controls and sanitation.
Establishes and maintains food quality/production/cost control standards and maintains procedures and methods to ensure compliance with standards.
Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and University personnel.
Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with all local, state and federal health, safety and employment laws and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The minimum requirement for applicants is a High School Diploma or GED; plus at least two years of managerial experience in a commercial kitchen, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and organization skills required.
A degree or certificate of completion from an accredited culinary school and a valid Food Handler certificate from California preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, mathematical/financial skills, and proven leadership skills are required.
Must Comply with SDSU COVID-19 Vaccine Policies and Procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must be able to read, write and understand English. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
Requires the ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business information, governmental regulations, and technical/trade journals. Requires the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, subordinates, vendors, other departments, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATIC SKILLS:
Requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, portions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic math. Requires the ability to prepare and analyze numerical figures, create and interpret spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY:
Requires the ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions. Must be able to multitask, prioritize work and pay attention to detail. Requires good analytical, quantitative skills, organizational and management skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to operate food service equipment (to include but not limited to) slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers; as well as office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines. Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds.
WORK CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS:
Work is regularly performed in a food production area where there is frequent exposure to food fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to humid and hot conditions as well as cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION:
A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student position with Aztec Shops Ltd. Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for the position. Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity, when conducting background checks.
Aztec Shops, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (GINA), marital status, and military and veteran status.
Aztec Shops, Ltd. is also committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture. Our organization embraces the many dimensions of diversity that make individuals unique and harness a variety of perspectives in order to create better outcomes that will benefit everyone.
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