Sous Chef
Company: Great Wolf Resorts
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
At Great Wolf, the Sous Chef works in a fast paced, exciting
environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality
hospitality. The Sous Chef manages the operations of the kitchen in
absence of the Executive Chef, oversees preparation of food and
inventory levels of the kitchen, and assists with scheduling and
training employees.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists the Chef with directing the preparation and
presentation of all foods in all venues of the Lodge
- Maintain and follow all local Health Department food
preparation codes and regulations
- Works with the Chef to hire, train, supervise, schedule and
participate in activities of chefs, cooks, and other pack members
involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance
with merchandising and productivity standards, cost controls and
forecast needs
- Maintain working rapport with all hotel staff for efficient
operation and service to guests
- Contribute to creation of new menus and individual menu items
for all outlets based on current food trends, regional demographics
and in accordance with revenue and profitability goals
- Assist with audit of food storeroom items and storage to
maintain consistent quality products using FIFO (first in, first
out) and ensure adherence to all health code requirements
- Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables,
meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in recipes
- Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and
adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
- Ensure back of house area adheres to the highest standards of
cleanliness, presentation, and service
- Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils;
keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean and sanitary at
all times
- Monitor supply levels in back of house area and replenish as
necessary
- Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance,
troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as
necessary
- Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation
regulationBasic Qualifications & Skills
- High School degree or equivalent
- 3+ years experience in restaurant kitchen(s)
- Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business
demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug
screenDesired Qualifications & Traits
- Culinary education degree
- 1+ years experience in restaurant supervisory/leadership
role
- Training and/or experience with hands-on equipment
maintenance
- Prior kitchen experience in hotel/resort industry
- Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of
precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation
environment
- Proven teamwork
- Projects professional image that inspires trust and
confidence
- Enthusiastic and positive energyPhysical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Able to bend, stretch, and twist
- Able to stand for long periods of timeEqual Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Great Wolf Resorts, Grapevine , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Grapevine, Texas
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