Catering Sous Chef

CATERING SOUS CHEF: DENVER ZOO
TITLE: Catering Sous Chef

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef-Catering, next level Assistant General Manager (AGM) and General Manager (GM)
HOURS & COMPENSATION: Full time, Hourly, $23-$26/hr.
Job Summary: The Catering Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing quality, product levels, and inventory of product, managing food safety programs and audits, supervising and mentoring line cooks and culinary leads, and supporting the Executive Chef team directly. This position is also responsible for providing outstanding guest service to guests and employees while contributing to the mission and goals set forth by the client.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product for Catering program
• Operate large volume cooking equipment at multiple stations in all restaurants, including but not limited to pizza, fry, grill, wok, and prep stations
• Support the park operation regularly and as often as required
• Support and work directly with the Executive Chef, and Executive Sous Chef-Catering, in regards to scheduling, training and day-to-day operations
• Motivate, train, and supervise line level employees in accordance to Federal and State Law
• Progressively document and discipline employees according to company policy to promote better work performances
• Conduct food quality audits and tastings park-wide to ensure adherence to state health department standards
• Work directly with the Executive Sous Chef-Catering, to standardize recipes and cost out menu items for the Catering program
• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards the client, guests, and staff
• Communicate clearly and openly with all staff members for overall success
• Display a sense of urgency at all times
• Uphold a professional appearance and mannerism
• Follow health and safety practices at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Complete all other duties as requested

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (up to 50 lbs.) of merchandise throughout the facility and perform all functions as set forth above
• Open availability, must be available to work evenings/weekends/holidays as needed
• 3-5 years of previous culinary experience
• ServSafe certification or Food Handling Permit

SSA: Built by family for families, SSA activates the moments between the experiences.
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*Sous Chef*
We have a very unique Sous Chef opportunity for you. The focus will be our passion for daily food service; taking fast, casual food to the next level. We expect some of the latest techniques and trends to deliver our daily visitors something they would never expect. Our chefs are and must be high profile throughout our organization and the community. The Sous Chef will oversee the main Food Service location, supporting Catering and other locations as necessary. The ideal Sous Chef will have high energy, leadership and staff development skills, culinary skills, and high-end catering experience. They will also have food/labor cost control knowledge and great interpersonal and organizational skills.
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*Are YOU the perfect addition to our team?* We are looking for the following traits:

• Develops leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Creates an environment where absolute guest satisfaction is the highest priority.
• Upholds our standard of food, service, and professionalism.
• Team oriented with high volume experience and exceptional guest service skills.
• Excels at multi-tasking, is self-motivated, and remains calm under the stress of a popular and successful restaurant.
• Demonstrates desire to learn financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates desire to lead the team in innovation and success.

Requirements: Five to Eight years Kitchen Manager or Lead Cook experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering, or cultural attraction venue; Culinary Arts degree a plus; ServSafe certified, and knowledge of HACCP.
Please inquire for full job description.
Position is Full-Time or Part-Time based on location needs and as outlined in posting or interview.
Position is wage is hourly or salary dependent on location business, dependent on experience
SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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Who are we? SSA is built by family, for families.
Much has changed since Kevin McNicholas founded this company in 1971, but even as our business grew, evolved and shifted into new markets, who we are has always stayed the same: We are a family business built on personal relationships, always taking the long view in our approach to business. Because were a family business, we think generationally in how we operate, always considering the long-term legacy and mission of our partners. In fact, facing behemoth, impersonal competitors on all fronts, SSA is uniquely positioned as a large company with a small company feel that can offer more of a personal relationship. Built by family, for families, we still are 100% independent. Our clients love that they have a direct line to Sean or Eric or Shannon, and that a handshake still means something to us. This personal feeling of family permeates our entire team and can even be felt on the front line, where our* SSA team actually becomes a part of the institutions family*, too. From one generation to the next, SSA will always be there for our partners and our people.
SSA operates with Five Pillars in mind: People, Culture, Growth, Operational Excellence, and Social Responsibility.
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_?_This job opportunity is classified as a medium exposure risk job: include those that require frequent and/or close contact with (i.e., within 6 feet of) people who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2, but who are not known or suspected COVID-19 patients. In areas without ongoing community transmission, workers in this risk group may have frequent contact with travelers who may return from international locations with widespread COVID-19 transmission. In areas where there is ongoing community transmission, workers in this category may have contact with the general public (e.g., schools, high-population-density work environments, some high-volume retail settings). Workers must comply with location specific vaccination and testing requirements.
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Brand: SSA Group, LLC
Address: 2300 Steele St. Denver, CO - 80205
Property Description: 052 DZF
Property Number: 052 DZF

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour