Sous Chef

For 17 years Awesome Catering DFW has led the way in the catering space for the DFW area. The culture is top notch and we are more like a family than anything. We work hard and have fun doing it. Currently most of our catering is done for weddings and corporate events. The clients and venues we serve are located in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and the surrounding areas. The kitchen for this position is located in Arlington. This is a full time, 1099 position.

Our 3 Core Values:

-Delicious Food

-Positive Attitudes

-Great Service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience in a kitchen as a Sous Chef
• All necessary food & safety certifications
• Bilingual (highly preferred)
• Excel in a high-energy, team-based environment with effective leadership, positive communication, and training skills
• Adaptable to change, can solve problems through an open-minded approach
• Strong & varied knowledge of special diets (preferred)
• Excellent time-management skills and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with diverse personalities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift
• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associate degree or above preferred
• Able to oversee and train in all areas of kitchen management including proper rotation and labeling, and food safety and sanitation.
• Responsible for using solid cooking fundamentals and techniques
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours without a break

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen operations
• Oversee food production and ensure high-quality standards are met
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring proper techniques and procedures are followed
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Keep all equipment is clean and in excellent working condition
• Monitor food costs and implement cost-saving measure
• Manage financial cost controls and culinary operations; scheduling, ordering, menu development, inventory, purchasing, cost of goods
• Stay current with market trends and sourcing of the best available seasonal products
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures, while complying with legal regulations
• Recruit, select, and develop talent while maintaining a positive and inclusive work environment
• Able to fill-in where needed to ensure service deadlines are met
• Assist with checking refrigeration points to ensure all temp logs are filled out properly
• Clean and close the kitchen independently when necessary

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

If you want to be a apart of a great team and do work that has meaning, then apply today!

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person