Head Chef
On-siteMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Create, plan, and execute weekly menus with client input while overseeing kitchen staff, managing schedules, and assessing performance. Design high-quality meals with excellent presentation, maintain a clean and sanitary environment, and enforce food safety standards per state and local regulations. Order supplies within budget, stock inventory, and assist in planning special events as directed by management. Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts to ensure timely operations and compliance with all policies. Work in a loud, busy kitchen environment requiring long periods of standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to heat, cold, and cleaning chemicals.
Required Qualifications
- Classically trained Chef
- Driven by love and passion for food
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
- Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
- Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
- Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices
- Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
- Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Culinary degree is a plus
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.