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Sous Chef

Spin, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Summary

This experienced Sous Chef position requires previous 3 to 5 years of fine dining, catering or hospitality experience as well as great communication skills; must be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills, ability to perform in a fast paced, high volume environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sets up and stocks stations with all necessary supplies, notifies Chef in advance of likely shortages. Prepares food for service, cooks menu items in cooperation with Chef's Specifications. •Follows proper plate presentation and garnishes set up for all dishes. Cleans up stations, handles leftover food and assists in closing the kitchen. Stocks inventory appropriately. Ensures that food comes out simultaneously in high quality and in a timely fashion. •Complies with sanitation regulations and safety standards, uses safe and hygienic food handling practices and keeps the kitchen stations fresh all through the shift. Ensures all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately. Maintains a positive and professional approach with team members and customers. Assists in all kitchen duties assigned by Chef as needed. Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent proven cooking skills and experience required. Excellent knife skills plus the ability to use different cooking methods using an array of farm to table fresh ingredients. Maintain all kitchen equipment, policies, procedures and processes accordingly to safety sanitation. Self-starter with accuracy and speed in executing all assigned tasks with minimum supervision and following the instructions. Must be able to communicate to all staff clearly and effectively. Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, lift 50 lbs and work in a standing position for long periods of time. Must be flexible with work schedules.

Employee Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read this job description and I understand all the job duties and responsibilities contained herein. I acknowledge that I am able to perform the essential tasks as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of the company without it being specifically included in the job description.