Job Description

The pay rate for this position is $20 - $23 / hour, depending on experience!Parkhurst Dining, part of the Eat\xe2\x80\x99n Park Hospitality Group, is a family owned, family run company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities east of the Mississippi. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, & served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you\xe2\x80\x99ve been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider Parkhurst!JOB SUMMARYThe sous chef assists the culinary team in overseeing the production of food in all stations of the kitchen and supervision of hourly team members. This role is responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of that daily meal production in accordance with Parkhurst standards under strict sanitary guidelines as outlined in food safety programs. Participates, assists, and maintains the Culinary Gold standards of Parkhurst Dining in all areas of food production, sanitation, and management of employees, safety and quality control. Other responsibilities include assisting the executive chef in all phases of planning, budgeting, costing, inventory, and employee relations, and ensuring company standards throughout daily activities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\xc2\xb7 Manage and direct all culinary staff to ensure standards and quality are being followed by each staff member.\xc2\xb7 Assist in purchasing all food, paper, cleaning, bakery, and safety items within budgeted levels.\xc2\xb7 Assist with Executive Chef in menu development, organization and completion of production sheets and execution of new recipe standards.\xc2\xb7 Assist Executive Chef in regular inspections of the entire unit for sanitation, cleanliness, temperatures and using checklists as a guide.\xc2\xb7 Verify that recipe standards and consistency is constantly being used to ensure a quality product every time.\xc2\xb7 Check schedule to ensure all employees are in place and ready to work.\xc2\xb7 Review production sheet and daily menu plans.\xc2\xb7 Review upcoming special events and catering needs and follow through with said tasks.\xc2\xb7 Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.\xc2\xb7 Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.\xc2\xb7 Helps maintain inventory and proper ordering\xc2\xb7 Supervises staff and adheres to proper coaching and discipline methods\xc2\xb7 Assists with on boarding and training of new kitchen team members.Qualifications:\xc2\xa7 Three or more years of culinary experience.\xc2\xa7 High school or GED\xc2\xa7 Ability to organize workloads and meet time deadlines.\xc2\xa7 Strong leadership and team management skills desirable.\xc2\xa7 Experience with Microsoft software programs.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:\xc2\xa7 Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.\xc2\xa7 Bending, reaching, and grasping.\xc2\xa7 Walking short distances.\xc2\xa7 Exposure to high noise, heat, and humidity levels.\xc2\xa7 Standing for long periods on hard surfaces.Job Hazards:Burns, cuts, slips, falls, and back sprains.BENEFITS

• FREE meal during your shift
• 20% discount on any food purchase at Eat\xe2\x80\x99n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.
• Paid time off
• Management career advancement opportunities
• Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
• Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental and medical plans

Eat\xe2\x80\x99n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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