Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef Position (Seasonal)

Summary of Position

The Assistant Chef is responsible for helping the Head Chef preparing, serving, and cleaning up of lunch and dinner for 60 to 90 guests and up to 25 staff members, six days per week. The staff meals are at 12-noon for lunch and 5pm for dinner. The Assistant Chef can, at the Head Chef’s discretion, be responsible for whole portions of the meal. Guests have a one-hour meal time, from 1pm – 2pm for lunch and 6pm to 7pm for dinner.

Food Preparation

• Responsible for preparing items prior to meal service, such as, chopping vegetables, gathering food from cooler/freezer, slicing meats, and cleaning seafood.
• Assist with the preparation, cooking and plating of lunch (homemade soup, and 2 entrees).
• Assist with the preparation, cooking and plating of dinner (homemade soup, dinner salad, 2 entrees, 2 vegetables, and 1 starch).
• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and plating of food items for the Sunday Buffet.
• Assist with preparation of food for staff meals.

Clean & Prepare Cooking Stations

• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of various kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for handwashing delicate/wooden utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness in cooler, freezer and all food storage areas.

Storage & Disposal of Food

• Assist with checking in and putting away incoming orders promptly.
• Assist with organizing and labeling of leftover food.
• Responsible for weekly inventory of food supplies.

Maintain Sanitation Standards

• Be familiar with NYS Health Department regulations and maintain standards at all times.

Other

• Maintain positive and professional environment for guests and staff members.
• Must be able to work with people of all ages.
• Must be professional, articulate, and friendly.
• Regular, predicable, and reliable attendance required.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience is desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $650.00 - $800.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends

Experience:

• Culinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Employment Length:

• 4 - 6 months

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

• www.thewaldheim.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/TheWaldheim

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place