Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At Urban Roots, we know that a vibrant and healthy community starts with our staff. Every employee makes the difference between transactional vs.

hospitable service. We want to create an environment filled with remarkable individuals, dedicated team members, delicious food and great energy.

Sous chefs work directly with the head chef to lead the team and ensure excellent service.

Desired Attributes :

• A clear and strong passion to prepare and learn about all aspects of food
• Enthused to be a part of a team, as well as the ability to work independently when necessary
• Ready to take on new challenges
• Full availability on evenings, weekends and holidays
• Emotionally aware
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively
• Have full knowledge of all proper food storage, holding, heating, cooling and food handling
• Have a positive attitude
• Are able to receive, teach and implement constructive criticism
• Ability to work with speed and efficiency while maintaining workplace safety
• Basic ordering knowledge
• Basic managerial organizational skills

Requirements :

Physical and Mental Needs

• Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
• Able to read and follow written English instructions
• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 55 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and / or assistance
• Able to move 165 pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
• Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety and personal hygiene policies and standards

Responsibilities

• Write Prep-lists
• Proper Ordering
• Establishing and reinforcing standards
• Ensuring the overall flow of service
• Managing team performance, giving positive and constructive feedback
• Write Daily Log - note specifics throughout the shift
• Check-in all orders, ensuring product quality and that it matches the invoice
• Tasting all items prepared in the kitchen, including Line / Station checks
• Clean, maintain and perform preventative maintenance on the smoker
• Assist the kitchen and butcher team
• Ability to build a fire and maintain it for the smoker
• Direct team to ensure proper meat pars through service by organizing, packaging and rotating proteins
• Taste & test all smoked meats
• Manage maintenance and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment
2 days ago