Sous Chef- On Site-West Harlem
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Title: Sous ChefLocation: Food Bank West Harlem Community Kitchen & Food PantryHours: 8am-6pm daily with some weekend availabilitySalary: $60,000.00 AnnualizedThe Community Kitchen team prepares and serves up to 1000 hot meals each day via the Senior Center and Community Meal Programs. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Culinary Manager to carry out the necessary tasks following HACCP and Food Safety best practices. The Sous Chef will also guide and direct volunteers assigned to food preparation and service ensuring that all meals are successfully executed and all guests receive healthy, nutritious meals.Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Leads kitchen team in chef's absence• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, food safety compliance, and dish plating• Supports a warm and welcoming environment and greets all staff and guests with respect• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours• Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards• Works with Culinary Manager to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities• Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed• Assists Culinary Manager with menu creation• Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffingQualifications:• Must possess valid ServSafe and Food Protection Certification;• 3-5 years of restaurant or other professional cooking experience required;• High School diploma or equivalent degree required;• Culinary Arts certificate or equivalent degree strongly preferred• Strong customer service and organizational skills;• Inventory experience and knowledge of health sanitation and safety procedures strongly preferred;• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills;• Ability to carry out tasks quickly, competently and within designated time frame in a fast-paced work environment;• Capable of lifting to 30-50 lbs.; Must be able to lift and remove boxes from delivery truck over an extended period of time on a regular basis