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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: AA013-0AR1 Posted on: 2016-08-1108/11/2016 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2016-09-10
 

Assistant Sous Chef

This position contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by providing quality food preparation and high service
levels which contribute to the Society's goals of providing an exceptional guest experience and to the Society's long-term financial sustainability through revenue generation, working with the Executive Sous Chef and other management staff.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages food preparation, stewarding, and transporting staff and operations to assure productivity and department standards aremet. Ensures that all food is prepared to standard recipe specification or per the Executive Chef's direction. Supervises outside caterers. Oversees the presentation of all food items, including but not limited to the display of food on buffet tables and at large picnic venues.

Coaches and trains staff, including staff development for growth and expansion in their areas of expertise, in order to improve and streamline production. Cross-trains staff for future growth. Assists the Executive Sous Chef in training staff.

Initiates all actions necessary to carry out quality food preparation and presentation as outlined in the Banquet Event Order (BEO) for each event. Ensures that sanitation standards are met for food handling, preparation, storage, and equipment handling at all times. Maintains and adheres to cleaning schedule on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

Participates in monthly inventory process, including taking inventory of all food products and providing inventory counts to the
Executive Sous Chef for entry into the Food Track computer system. Prepares all food requisitions necessary to
complete BEOs and presents to the Chef for approval. Accurately enters information into the Food Track system. Receives and checks all orders for accuracy and ensures proper storage. Responsible for managing all china, glass, silver, and all large and small wares within the Banquet operation.

Maintains a physical presence at events until all courses have been served and clean-up/leftover storage instructions have been completed or delegated to a responsible subordinate. Presents self at all events in a professional manner and in appropriate
attire as required.

Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Specifications
This position includes the following requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent combination of training
    and/or experience required.
  • Minimum four years relevant catering, restaurant, or
    culinary experience required.
  • Minimum one year supervisory experience required.
  • Proven ability to creatively plan and develop menus
    required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Food service sanitation certification as required by city,
    county, and state within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Knowledge of menu concepts, quality food preparation, and
    production techniques.
  • Must be able to communicate in an effective manner.
  • Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and a high
    level of accuracy required.
  • Outstanding customer service skills required. Proven ability to maintain customer
    satisfaction under pressure or with deadlines.
  • Must be able manage multiple tasks and complete and
    follow through tasks independently.
  • Valid driver's license required. Illinois residents
    must obtain/possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire.
  • This temporary position requires evening and weekend
    hours.

The desirable or preferred qualifications:
  • Completion of at least two years of culinary school
    preferred.
  • Experience in Microsoft Outlook helpful, but not
    required.
  • Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.


Additional Information
The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
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