Sous Chef at Marriott International

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

62000.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Arts, Kitchen Management, Staff Supervision, Food Safety, Sanitation Standards, Menu Preparation, Inventory Management, Cost Control, Scheduling, Basic Computer Skills, Mathematical Skills, Plate Presentation, Knife Skills, Health Code Compliance, Communication Skills, Training

Industry

Description

Description TITLE: Sous Chef DEPARTMENT: Kitchen REPORTS TO: Executive Chef JOB SUMMARY Train, supervise and work with all cook and culinary staff in order to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assign, in detail, specific duties to all employees for efficient operation of the kitchen. Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Read and employ math skills for following recipes. Process requisitions for supplies. Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items. Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line. Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations. Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel: Supervise daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for safety reasons. Maintain vacation schedule for proper staffing. Report any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering for service. Perform other duties as necessary and assigned, such as V.I.P. parties and staff meetings. Requirements SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess basic computer skills. Thorough working knowledge of hot and cold food preparation. Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes. Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more. Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.). Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment. Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices. Ability to create, build, handle, and dismantle displays up to 8 feet high, including ice carvings. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed. AVAILABILITY This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Saturdays and Sundays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.

Responsibilities

Supervise and train culinary staff to prepare and present high-quality food according to hotel standards. Manage kitchen operations including scheduling, supply requisitions, and adherence to health department regulations.