Catering Assistant Sous Chef - Summer Seasonal

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Catering Assistant Sous Chef

Reports To: Executive Sous Chef/Executive Chef

Classification: Seasonal Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Duties

• Responsible for overseeing cleanliness, prep, and quality of food for all restaurant operations.
• Knowledgeable about all products and locality of those products.
• Has a vast knowledge of product placement within all restaurant location(s).
• Has the ability to manage their own as well as other people's time efficiently.
• Provides adequate communication with line level employee’s as well as MODs (Managers of Duty).
• Helps with menu ideas, including the research of food, ingredients, food trends, and composing and developing ideas for the menu.
• Understands general food and labor cost principals.
• Is responsible for keeping tabs on pars and managing not only the inventory of their stations, but the stations of lower-level employees in a way that minimizes waste while keeping pars at their proper levels.
• Has knowledge and is able to enforce company-wide policies.
• Actively help Chefs with supervision and quality control.
• Be able to direct staff, in absence of Chefs to meet goals and expectations of restaurant
• Set an example to all new staff and be able to instruct on kitchen protocol
• Be able to assist Chefs on special projects, overall kitchen management, and menu development
• Be constantly aware of the clock to ensure proper readiness for all service periods
• Be able to follow exact instructions with a sense of urgency
• Responsible to learn all food products
• Has the ability to safely handle knives, mandolins, slicers, blenders and various other kitchen equipment
• Has excellent knowledge of, and can execute, the fabrication of fish/meats and can train others to do so
• Adheres to JHMR/Teton Co. Health Dept. Hand Washing Policy
• Demonstrate proper hygiene.
• Talk to and serve public if needed.
• Report anything that needs immediate attention to the appropriate manager
• Work with all restaurant staff to better serve guests.
• Assist management in always maintaining a clean and organized kitchen
• Always on time and in proper uniform at beginning of shift including proper footwear.

*Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job

Are you the right fit? Below are some traits an exemplary candidate possesses:

• Excellent knowledge of food products and handling.
• Be able to safely operate all kitchen equipment.
• Extremely strong understanding of restaurant work.
• Willingness to learn preparation and handling of ingredients.
• Able to multitask on various levels under very high stress levels.
• Strong understanding of personal hygiene and sanitation techniques as they pertain to restaurant work.
• Can effectively communicate between language barriers.
• Strong team player.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal culinary training preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years fine dining experience required.

Benefits & Perks

• Shift meal 
• Pass for summer activities, including bike park, and sightseeing
• F&B and retail discounts
• Health and wellness discounts
• Bike tune and repair discounts

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.