Junior Sous Chef Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Support the day to day control of food production;
- Maintain stock control, wastage levels and food & labour costs;
- Create products in line with standard recipe cards, with the ability to adapt to guest requests;
- Guide a team of Chefs across various outlets, including an upmarket Italian restaurant, to deliver accurate and efficient service;
- Effective planning, problem-solving and implementation skills;
- 1+ year in same or similar position;
- Ability to train and motivate a team;
- Preferred knowledge of cruise ship catering operation and food preparation for various nationalities;
- Certification from accredited advanced food safety program. Extensive knowledge in VSP preferred;
- Ability to create and maintain food promotions and other activities to support crew/officer wellness;
- Degree/Diploma from accredited culinary college or university;
- Ability to manage work schedules according to business levels;
- Ability to organize and complete work to meet deadlines;
- Thorough knowledge of food preparation, presentation and preservation procedures;
- 3+ years experience in a 5 star + hotel, cruise ship or high-profile restaurant performing the functions of a similar position.
Requirements:
- 1+ year in same or similar position;
- Ability to train and motivate a team;
- Ability to work on own or in teams;
- Preferred knowledge of cruise ship catering operation and food preparation for various nationalities;
- A current, valid, and relevant trade commercial cookery qualification (proof may be required);
- 3+ years experience in a 5 star + hotel, cruise ship or high-profile restaurant performing the functions of a similar position;
- Thorough knowledge of food preparation, presentation and preservation procedures;
- Achieved Basic Food Hygiene Certificate;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to organize and complete work to meet deadlines;
- Strong team skills;
- Ability to manage work schedules according to business levels;
- Ability to create and maintain food promotions and other activities to support crew/officer wellness;
- Degree/Diploma from accredited culinary college or university;
- Certification from accredited advanced food safety program. Extensive knowledge in VSP preferred.