Cedar Point Club sous chef prepares a large portion of the food that comes out of the kitchen. Our sous chef works directly under a head chef who provide training and instructions. Our sous chef is assigned the task of knowing and executing the day to day operations in the kitchen

Responsibilities

• Help create new dishes and menus following memberships wants

• Assuring the line is set up and ready for service

• Prep foods for banquets and other special events

• Maintain order in the kitchen

• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and assigns cleaning projects to crew

• Work with crew on training and growing their skill sets

• Flexible schedule

• “Guest First” Mentality

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has knowledge of standard cooking, baking and grilling techniques

• Possesses excellent communication skills

• Works cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment

• Has the ability to perform calmly under pressure

• Uses critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly

• Manages time effectively

• Understands and follows written and verbal directions explicitly and asks questions for clarity when necessary

• Learns new recipes and new procedures rapidly

• Possesses strong mathematical skills

• Stays up-to-date on changes in state and county sanitation requirements

• Manages material resources well and places new orders soon enough to prevent running out of supplies

• Monitors personal performance and makes improvements where needed

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma

• On-the-job training

• Certificate in culinary arts or a related area from a vocational or technical school

• Associates degree from a community college in a food or cooking related field

• Degree from a culinary arts institute including coursework in sanitation, cooking and baking skills and culinary arts professionalism

• Industry certification from the American Culinary Federation

Work Environment

• Stands on feet for long periods of time while cutting, stirring, grilling, frying and otherwise preparing food

• Performs heavy lifting by carrying large sacks of flour, sugar, frozen meats, vegetables and other ingredients

• Works odd hours like late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays

• Endures some stress in the fast-paced kitchen environment

• Full Time / Year Round Position

Compensation: $40,000 or more commensurate with experience