KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through quality food and unparalleled service. Our operations include contract dining for performance-focused operations in 5 states and a headquarters based in Chicago. We believe exceptional hospitality helps all individuals reach their full potential.
JOB SUMMARY:
This Sous Chef position, in tandem with the Executive Chef and Sr. Sous Chef, will be responsible for managing all culinary aspects of the performance food catering operation for the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, FL. This will include daily kitchen operation management, hands-on supervision of kitchen staff, training and development, and enforcement of standards. The Sous Chef assumes full responsibility for the operation in absence of the Executive Chef. This role must deliver a high standard of service that meets and exceeds the expectations of the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Executive Chef with overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration
- Exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions
- Assist in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced
- Supervise hourly food service associates—including, but not limited to, training, counseling, participating in performance assessments and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate
- Act as a mentor to the kitchen staff and maintain a “life-long learner” approach
- Clearly communicate all daily production goals to the team utilizing daily stand-up meetings and production sheets
- Maintain a well-organized kitchen that reflects the highest of standards
- Assist in all culinary aspects of menu production including daily service tastings and meal checks
- Assist in composing menus and sourcing products
- Maintain and teach a welcoming and “customer-first” attitude; maintain open kitchen visibility with direct client relationships
- Maintain a “solutions minded” attitude
- Maintain systems, i.e., rotating cleaning schedules, routine maintenance, opening and closing checklists
- Learn how to incorporate dishes to support nutritional needs and preferences for athletic populations and cultural diversities
- Exhibit excellent organizational, management and communication skills and portray this to both staff and client
- Display problem-solving mentality while exhibiting patience and compassion
- Learn how to incorporate dishes to support nutritional needs and preferences for athletic populations and cultural diversities
- Exhibit excellent organizational, management and communication skills and portray this to both staff and client
- Display problem-solving mentality while exhibiting patience and compassion
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent
- 3-5 years’ experience in professional busy kitchen
- 2 years of food service management experience
- Spanish language fluency a plus
- Previous experience in volume cooking preferred
- Current ServSafe certification
- A working knowledge of baseball
- A working knowledge of culinary nutrition, and can adjust recipes and menus to fit an athlete’s nutritional needs
- Experience with food, supply orders and inventory
- Excellent knowledge of kitchen equipment and advanced knife skills
- Strong creativity, desire to learn, and interest in building healthy meals with lots of flavor
- Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to prepare creative, simple, healthy, performance -orientated menu items daily
- Initiate and embrace collaboration with other cooks and chefs
- Perform the physical demands – Remain on your feet for several hours at a time, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, withstand high temperature conditions, bend, kneel, and stoop
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Able to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
- Day-shift operation with limited Sunday shifts
KITCHFIX TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:
- Competitive base salary pay- starting at $45,000/year, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package-
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to have an impact on KitchFix’s growth
KitchFix is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and creating a place of belonging. KitchFix does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic.
