Sous Chef

Work Hours

The work hours for this position may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the overall success of the food program. This entails adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, OSHA, the Health Department’s regulations, and Guckenheimer food quality standards. The position oversees the daily operational tasks, net menu’s recipe execution, production sheets and pars, food purchasing, sanitation, and safety. In addition, the Sous Chef motivates, trains, develops, and directs all employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation.

• Kitchen organization and cleanliness provide a safe environment for all employees and guests
• Workplace Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• Food Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• HACCP guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• All internal audit guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• Guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily

• Always provide the highest quality of service in accordance with ISS/Guckenheimer and client standards
• Utilize food preparation procedures in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
• Assist Executive Chef with administrative duties, including attendance, human resource, and all other timelines as directed
• Monitor and review HACCP logs
• Assemble RTE menu items in accordance with recipes, following core standards for ISS/GEI for presentation, packaging, and labels
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment, and must follow ISS/Guckenheimer and government regulatory rules and procedures
• Support the management team in taking the monthly inventory
• Notify management when there are concerns with product quantities, food/equipment safety, or any other situation that requires management attention
• Attend all meetings of the day
• Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Ensure that high-quality food items are creatively, well-prepared and presented in a cost‑effective manner
• Follow Guckenheimer’s food standards guidelines
• Ensure that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following Guckenheimer’s purchasing standards and sustainability commitments
• Work with the management team to ensure that all display, catering and café service and culinary set up meet specific account standards
• Make sure all kitchen waste is disposed of properly in the most sustainable manner as supported by the client and directed

• Train and supervise staff
• Supervise proper uniform standards, following the employee handbook and established account guidelines
• Assist in staff reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure that all training standards are met and documented for direct hires

• Represent the company in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner in all customer, client, and employee interactions
• Interact with customers and resolve customer complaints in a friendly and service‑oriented manner
• Communicate with the Client honestly, accurately and in a timely manner. All communication including e‑mail is written in a professional and organized manner

• Review weekly participation, making recommendations if there is a noticeable change that may affect food budget or service levels
• Maintain and monitor labor with business forecasts and the budget
• Ensure that food cost meets budgetary goals each week

• Ensure that overall café meets the standards, as well as oversee the daily appearance and upkeep of the Café as directed by the client
• Supervise the proper presentation of food
• Adhere to Guckenheimer’s standards of fresh and creative décor; making sure it represents season and the food that is being served
• Edit the daily signage for proper spelling, allergens, and descriptions

• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
• Work in a standing position for long…