Sous Chef - Banquets

About the Role

Assist in overseeing the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas. Provide leadership and training for the kitchen staff and ensure that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste, and food cost. Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist with producing the menu and prepare items on the menu.
• Ensure food portion size, visual appeal, taste, and temperature of items served.
• Supervise food preparation and employees engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving meats, sauces, vegetables, soups, and other foods.
• Maintain quality and portion control in all phases of food preparation.
• Plan sequence and time of cooking operations to meet meal-serving hours.
• Assign specific tasks to cooks.
• Maintain clean and orderly food and beverage facilities at all times.
• Assure compliance with all health and safety codes.
• Manage inventory and stocking of food items.
• Assist with planning and pricing of menus for events.
• Establish portion sizes and standards of service for all menu items.
• Train kitchen personnel in food production principles and practices.
• Schedule kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget.
• Supervise or assist subordinates in performing duties.
• Enforce grooming and uniform policies.
• Assume the chef's responsibilities when the chef is not present.

Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with others.
• Working knowledge of computers including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years' experience as a chef or sous chef; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain a California Food Handlers card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary School graduate or equivalent with progressive growth in the culinary field.
• Supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, smell, and taste.
• Capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift.
• Capable of frequently carrying, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Noise level in the workplace is usually loud.
• Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, and gases.
• Occasional exposure to dusts, mists, and poor ventilation.
• Constant exposure to potential mechanical, electrical, burns, and radiant energy hazards.
• Frequent exposure to toxic, caustic chemical hazards.

Equipment Used

• Commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning agents.

Pay

Base hourly pay range: $20.54 - $28.69 per hour. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel.

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude, and more.
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees.
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets.
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine.
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).