Sous Chef - Adventures on the Gorge
Aramark
Lansing, WV
Job Description
Adventures on the Gorge is a premier outdoor adventure destination located on the rim of the New River Gorge in West Virginia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Offering world-class whitewater rafting, ziplining, rock climbing, and more, the resort combines thrilling experiences with cozy accommodations, exceptional dining, and breathtaking views. With a mission to create unforgettable memories, Adventures on the Gorge is the perfect place for adventurers and nature lovers alike.
As a Seasonal Sous Chef for Adventures on the Gorge, this position will be directly responsible for the organization and leadership of all kitchen areas, including staff development, menu development, staff coordination, food production, food quality, consistency and presentation of product, safety / sanitation and HACCP directives. Team member will be required to support and assist with implementation of the Executive chefs and/or Aramark food and beverage initiatives, providing leadership and support for direct reports including supervisors, cooks, and other food and beverage team members. The team member will support Aramark?s food management initiatives which include, planning, production, product, process, post analysis, select and develop recipes, to ensure consistent quality, and quality standards. The team member will oversee maintenance of all kitchen equipment and small wares. This position should spend no more than 40% of their time cooking.? The team member may oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrations of culinary techniques. The Sous Chef directly supervises kitchen personnel while assisting the Executive Chef with hiring, discipline, performance reviews and recommends pay increases. The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and planning of concepts of service, policy, procedures and menus for food outlets and banquets.
- Provide seasonal as well as holiday and special event menu support and or recommendations to Executive Chef.
- Identifies, researches, develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures relating to food preparation
- Supervises the training and cross training of kitchen staff for different phases and levels of food preparation.
- Schedules the staff according to volume and assigns tasks.
- Interviews and hires new employees and carries out employee performance appraisals and disciplinary action.
- Liaises with other departments, ensuring communication and resolution of problems.
- Supervises, expedites and participates in food preparation for restaurants and banquets, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation.
- Assists in the development of food specifications.
- Conducts and develops portion control tests for yield and quantity.
- Prevents spoilage and contamination of food by enforcing proper sanitation practices.
- Coordinates HACCP Program with all Sous Chefs, supervisors and ensures HACCP logs are accurately filed.
- Attends and conducts Sous Chef and supervisor?s meetings to ensure coordination of activities, and review of policies and procedures.
- Meets with other departments and clients to plan and coordinate food and beverage functions.
- Ensures compliance with departmental policies, rules and regulations.
- Completes Key Item Inventory 10 menu items in the kitchen department.
- Ensures Quick Check System is used daily for all potentially hazardous food items.
- Acts as Chef de Cuisine in his/her absence.
- Complies with the ARAMARK policies and procedures.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- AOS/BS in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5+ years of industry & culinary management experience in high volume food service and restaurant operations.
- Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service
- Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards.
- Ability to control cost - food & labor
- Understanding, support and development of sustainable cuisine
- Experience in demonstration cooking
- Menu writing and development ability
- Computer literacy including word processing and presentation software
- People management and culinary leadership experience
- Personnel development and training.
- Organizational skills and ability to introduce or implement and execute Destinations culinary program and brand development.
- P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About the Company
Aramark
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.