Sous Chef 

 

Job Reference Number: 32170
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Education
Brand: Cater-To-You
State: New York (US-NY) 

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our Cater to You team in New York, NY. As a sous chef, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.

Where you'll be working:

New York, NY

Thirty years ago Cater to You Food Service began providing lunch programs to independent schools. Today, CTY prepares more than 13,000 fresh meals daily for students ranging from pre-schoolers to high school seniors. Our wholesome offerings are always created on-site, from scratch, using better-for-you premium products. Cater to You Food Service is looking for enthusiastic and committed team members to help us grow + continue to create better-for-you food for school children.

 

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Compensation Range

Compensation for this position starts at $75,000/year and goes up based on experience. 

Our Benefits: Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)  EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off  What you'll be doing: Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.  Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.  Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.  Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.  Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.  Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.  Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.  Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.  Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.  Ensure the highest level of customer service.  Other duties as assigned. What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 
Experience supervising multiple employees. 
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  
Excellent attention to detail and service knowledge. 
Minimum of two years of experience in a lead cook position
 

Nice-to-haves: 
An advanced degree in culinary arts or a related field. 
Food Handler’s certification.

About Cater to You:

For over 30 years, Cater to You Food Service has proudly partnered with independent schools to provide fresh, wholesome meals from scratch. We believe that healthy, delicious food is essential to students' mental, physical, and social well-being, and we feel privileged to create meals they’ll love every day.
Our on-site, better-for-you offerings are crafted with premium ingredients to support students’ growth and development. We’re looking for passionate, committed team members to join us in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to school communities.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.