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Chicago Zoological Society
Location: Brookfield, IL 60513 Document ID: A8246-016D Posted on: 2014-08-1408/14/2014 Job Type: TemporaryJob Schedule:Part-time
2014-09-13
Assistant Sous Chef (Seasonal)
While you just may know that
Brookfield Zoo is a major player in the global effort to preserve and support
our animal kingdom, you may not know that we provide world-class culinary
delights, impeccable presentation and amazing surroundings for various events
from weddings, birthday parties, business meetings, black-tie events,
fundraisers, ceremonies, picnics and countless others. It truly is an exotic venue and no place can
compare to Brookfield Zoo!
As Assistant Sous Chef
(Seasonal), you will oversee food preparation, stewarding, and transporting
staff and operations to assure department standards and productivity are met;
ensure that all food is prepared to standard recipe specification or the
Executive Chef's direction; and, supervisesoutside caterers when utilized.
Utilizing your prior supervisory experience, you will coach and train staff,
including staff development for growth and expansion in their areas of
expertise, streamlines production, and cross-trains staff for future growth. As Assistant Sous Chef, you will initiate all
actions necessary to carry out quality food preparation and presentation as
instructed in the Banquet Event Order (BEO) for each event making sure that
sanitation standards are maintained in food handling, preparation, storage, and
equipment handling at all times. Making
use of your prior relevant experience, you will perform food preparation and oversee the presentation of all food
items, including but not limited to the display of food on buffet tables and at
large picnic venues. Utilizing your strong organization skills, you
will maintain and adhere to a cleaning schedule on a weekly, monthly, and annual
basis; and prepare all food requisitions necessary to complete all BEOs and
presents to the Chef for approval and accurately enters information into the
Food Track system. This includes
receiving and checking all orders for accuracy and ensuring proper
storage. As Assistant Sous Chef
(Seasonal), you will participate 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. Furthermore, you will maintain a physical
presence at events until all courses have been served and the cleanup/leftover
storage instructions have been completed or delegated to a responsible
subordinate; be responsible for managing all china, glass, silver, and all
large and small wares within the Banquet operations; assists the Executive Sous
Chef in training staff; and, present self at all events in a professional
manner and appropriate attire as required.
Position Requirements and Specifications
The requirements for the
position include the following:
Additional Information
The
Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action
Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.
Brookfield Zoo is a major player in the global effort to preserve and support
our animal kingdom, you may not know that we provide world-class culinary
delights, impeccable presentation and amazing surroundings for various events
from weddings, birthday parties, business meetings, black-tie events,
fundraisers, ceremonies, picnics and countless others. It truly is an exotic venue and no place can
compare to Brookfield Zoo!
As Assistant Sous Chef
(Seasonal), you will oversee food preparation, stewarding, and transporting
staff and operations to assure department standards and productivity are met;
ensure that all food is prepared to standard recipe specification or the
Executive Chef's direction; and, supervisesoutside caterers when utilized.
Utilizing your prior supervisory experience, you will coach and train staff,
including staff development for growth and expansion in their areas of
expertise, streamlines production, and cross-trains staff for future growth. As Assistant Sous Chef, you will initiate all
actions necessary to carry out quality food preparation and presentation as
instructed in the Banquet Event Order (BEO) for each event making sure that
sanitation standards are maintained in food handling, preparation, storage, and
equipment handling at all times. Making
use of your prior relevant experience, you will perform food preparation and oversee the presentation of all food
items, including but not limited to the display of food on buffet tables and at
large picnic venues. Utilizing your strong organization skills, you
will maintain and adhere to a cleaning schedule on a weekly, monthly, and annual
basis; and prepare all food requisitions necessary to complete all BEOs and
presents to the Chef for approval and accurately enters information into the
Food Track system. This includes
receiving and checking all orders for accuracy and ensuring proper
storage. As Assistant Sous Chef
(Seasonal), you will participate 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. Furthermore, you will maintain a physical
presence at events until all courses have been served and the cleanup/leftover
storage instructions have been completed or delegated to a responsible
subordinate; be responsible for managing all china, glass, silver, and all
large and small wares within the Banquet operations; assists the Executive Sous
Chef in training staff; and, present self at all events in a professional
manner and appropriate attire as required.
Position Requirements and Specifications
The requirements for the
position include the following:
- High School diploma or equivalent combination
of training and/or experience required. - Completion
of at least two years culinary school required. - Minimum
five years relevant catering, restaurant, or culinary experience required. - Minimum
one year supervisory experience required. - Proven
ability in creative planning and menu development required. - Must
possess strong interpersonal and communications skills - Must
be able to obtain and maintain food service sanitation certification as
required by city, county, and state. - Must
have ability to work independently with little supervision. - Must
have knowledge of menu concept, quality food preparation, and production
techniques. - Must
be able to communicate in an effective manner, both within the department and
throughout the park. Effectively
communicate with external customers required. - Strong
administrative skills required. - Basic
computer skills with experience in Microsoft Outlook helpful, but not required. - Detail-orientated,
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
complete and follow through tasks independently. - Valid
driver's license required. Illinois
residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for
out-of-state residents. - Spanish
fluency a plus, but not required. - This
seasonal position requires evening and weekend hours.
Additional Information
The
Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action
Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.