Acacia Creek Sous Chef - Full Time at Grand Lodge, Masonic Homes & Acacia Creek

Union City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

36.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Culinary Skills, Food Preparation, Menu Development, Guest Service, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Sanitation Knowledge, Time Management, Communication, Training, Scheduling, Creativity, Reliability, Attention to Detail

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Pay Range: $29.00- $36.00 Areas of Responsibilities Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to: Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues Responsible for all kitchen staff in the absence of Executive Chef, including generating schedules, and training of staff. Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to recipes and standards Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues, Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations Prepares and portions all hot food for daily select menus. Supervises and prepares food items such as, soups, sauces, meats/fish, vegetables, and starches. Also assists in the preparation of cold foods when necessary. Responsible for reviewing, preparing, tasting & executing hot food to order for catered events, and employee meals. Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions Actively interact with guests at tables Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments, to assure that food services can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Participates in Emergency Plan training and fire drills, and if an emergency or disaster occurs, immediately assumes the pre-assigned emergency duties. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset Verifiable experience in food service for a large group Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities Highly responsible & reliable Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Knowledge of Department of Health regulations, OSHA and other pubic regularity agencies a plus At Acacia Creek, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills, you will be offered: A work environment focused on teamwork and support Excellent health, wage replacement and other benefits for you and your family’s well-being A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring food preparation consistency, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. This role includes preparing and portioning food for menus, conducting shift briefings, and enhancing food products through creative menu development.