Sous Chef, Non-Residential

The Omega Institute • Rhinebeck, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Omega Kitchen is a large full-scale food production facility.
It produces up to 2500 mostly plant-based meals per day as well as a breads and desserts for both the Dining Hall and Café.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for the managing and supervising of all kitchen staff during their shift; with the direction and support of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. The Sous Chefs must maintain constant communication with each other, the Omega Food & Beverage Management team, Receiving Manager and the Cooks to facilitate efficient and quality production, as well as ordering of all products (dry and produce). It is the Sous Chefs responsibility to ensure a clean and safe kitchen at all times, adhering to the New York State Department of Health codes, as well as all H.A.C.C.P. regulations for storage and cooling.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience required, 3 years preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Timely, reliable and service oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or hospitality management degree preferred.
• Knowledge of plant-based cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all kitchen staff during their shift.
• Lead preparation and execution of all product and recipes.
• Ensure that every station is ready with the items necessary for the meals on time including changes to recipes and menu cards.
• Lead execution of “Day-ahead” preparation.
• Hold kitchen staff accountable for their roles.
• Maintain a professional work environment.
• Maintain communication with entire kitchen team in all areas of production, accountability, professionalism and quality control.
• Write production notes for every meal including any recipe changes, amounts leftover, etc.
• Maintain Daily Production Report for all meals prepared on your shift.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

• One delicious meal [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus/meals] during each work shift
• Access to Omega’s staff benefits [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed