Sous Chef
Company: Quest Food Management
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 25, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Quest Food Management Services is looking for a Sous Chef to
join our team!
Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is a privately owned, full
service, foodservice management company located in Lombard,
Illinois with annual sales over $65 million. Founded in 1985, Quest
has served schools (elementary, middle, high schools,
college/universities) throughout Chicagoland guided by its mission
to provide the communities we serve with fresh, high-quality food,
exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service.
It has been Quest's team members who have been the cornerstone of
our growth. Quality people, quality food, and quality clients are
our recipe for success. Led by our vision to create the most
enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do
it; with integrity, responsiveness, accountability, respect and
excellence.
Position SummaryPlan, prepare and present menu items during service
of the cafeteria to the standards set by chef/manager. Prepare
production lists for staff of items needed for execution of menus.
Assist and lead in the day to day operations of the kitchen with
staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Cascades the vision of Quest
Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and
founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and
practiced.* Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and
missions through actions on a daily basis.* Accurately assemble and
present all menu items.* Follow Quest, local, State and Federal
guidelines for the proper handling of food products.* Assist in the
overall sanitation of the line and product kitchen.* Serve as a
role model to the team.* Maintain open and effective communication
with management and staff.* Ensure that all items prepared are to
standardized recipes.* Properly expand and/or divide recipes as
needed to achieve proper yields.* Responsible for master recipe
index and creating weekly / monthly menus.* Responsible for all
food ordering and maintaining par levels based on weekly menus
Assist and oversee the overall sanitation of the production kitchen
and production facility.* Stay on top of food trends and
incorporate in weekly / monthly menus.* Responsible for daily and
weekly cleaning schedules and holding team accountable.* Follow
HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.* Follow all Quest
policies and food safety guidelines.* Report to scheduled shift on
time and in complete uniform.
Job Requirements/Specifications
Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
Required:* Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work
experience* Minimum of five years Lead / Line Cook Experience*
Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local
certification requirements (Food Handler certification)* Basic
computer skillsPreferred:* Ability to read and speak Spanish*
Previous supervisory experience
Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Outgoing, friendly and customer focused* Demonstrates leadership
abilities* Good communication skills* Work with speed, consistency
and organization* Comfortable and pleasant demeanor in very busy
environments* Strong knife skills
Language Skills* Ability to read, write and speak English
There are full-time and part-time positions available. For more
information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our
website at https://www.questfms.com/.
Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functionsRequired
Keywords: Quest Food Management, Indianapolis , Sous Chef, Other , Indianapolis, Indiana
Click
here to apply!
|