Sous Chef
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
San Jose, California, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Support the Head Chef in food preparation, menu concept development, and special event execution while managing additional staff and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. Enforce state and local food safety standards, assist with ingredient unloading and storage, and ensure efficient, specification-compliant meal production. Maintain outstanding communication with management and customers to deliver consistent quality. Collaborate within a team environment to create seasonal, relevant menu concepts while upholding best practices in food handling and preparation.
Required Qualifications
- classically trained Sous Chef
- driven by their love and passion for food
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Understand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices
- Ability to pass a background check
- Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years of food service skills or related experience
- Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety
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