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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: AB155-0HVC Posted on: 2017-05-1505/15/2017 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2017-06-14
 

Assistant Sous Chef (Seasonal)-Catered Events (driving)

The Assistant Sous Chef (Seasonal) 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.

The primary duties and responsibilities:
  • Manages food preparation, stewarding, and transporting staff and operations to assure productivity
    and department standards are met. 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
The pay rate for this position is $17.18 per hour .

This position includes the following requirements:


  • One year supervisory experience in relevant catering, restaurant or culinary environment 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 one year 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.

  • A valid driver's license is required on date of hire. If you are an Illinois resident, you must possess a valid Illinois
    driver's license at the time of hire or must obtain one within 90 days of hire. A valid out-of-state driver's license is required at time of hire if the employee is an out-of-state resident.

The desirable qualifications:


  • High School diploma or (GED) equivalent preferred.

  • Four years relevant catering, restaurant, or culinary experience preferred.

  • 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: This position requires a flexible, creative person. Incumbent is required to gain an intimate understanding of the organization, its mission, vision, values, and operating philosophies. Must represent the Society in a professional manner at all times. Because the Chicago Zoological Society is an organization with multiple, rapidly changing priorities, the incumbent must be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with change. This temporary position
requires evening and weekend hours.

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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