Sous Chef - First Americans Museum (Oklahoma City, OK)

NANA Regional Corporation Oklahoma City, OK
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December 11, 2022
NANA Regional Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK

Req ID: FFM00192


Description


The Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities for daily production. The Sous chef will work closely with the executive chef in new menu creation, production and daily specials.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities




  • Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.




  • Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, and verifies supply needs and availability.




  • Assists assigned cooks with menu and recipe adherence.




  • Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.




  • Assists in the supervision and training of food service personnel.




  • Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.




  • Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.




  • Using a working knowledge of all general food service area positions, this position "fills in" for any one of these positions at a moment's notice.




  • Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.




  • Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.




  • May assist other food service personnel at any given time.




  • This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.




  • Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.




Qualifications


Minimum Requirements




  • Must have High School diploma or GED equivalent.




  • Must have two (2) years of related work experience with significant supervisory responsibilities.




  • Must have Alcohol Training or Alcohol Certification, per state requirement, contingent upon 30 days of hire.




  • HACCP ServSafe certification required contingent upon 30 days of hire.




  • At least two (2) years of experience demonstrating knowledge of proper food service sanitation methods and equipment, and food preparation quality control procedures.




  • A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy




  • Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.




Preferred Qualifications




  • Two (2) years of directly related culinary vocational training. Candidates without such training need two (2) additional years of related experience




  • Associates Degree in the Culinary Arts.




  • Hotel/hospitality culinary experience preferred.




  • Full beverage and bar experience preferred.




  • Candidates with extensive food service management, knowledge and experience are preferred.




Working Conditions and Physical Requirements


Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled, requires most or all work to be done inside; occasional outdoor work required.


Noise level: Mild to moderate.


Description of environment: This a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment in a restaurant and catering setting.Will also work in an office environment to complete other administrative duties.


Physical requirements: Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift. Infrequently required to sit, crouch or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs.


Travel: None.


Competencies


** NMS Core Values**


Safety guides our behavior.


Honesty and integrity govern our activities.


Commitments made will be fulfilled.


All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.


The environment will be protected and sustained.


Organization: Food and Facilities Management


Job: Food Preparation & Service


Primary Location: US-OK-Oklahoma City


Shift: Variable



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