Banquet Chef - Fine Dining

Banquet Sous Chef

Established in 1962, The Center Club was founded on a charter of non-discrimination as a most distinguished private club which would fulfill their needs in one location easily accessible to political, legal and business communities. Since the beginning, The Center Club has been one of the more prestigious locations in the city for members to meet and dine in comfortable and subtle elegance and enjoy entertaining others of like mind. At The Center Club we provide the finest food and service possible for our members and their guests. From our food and beverage operation to our administrative staff, we maintain the highest level of quality and only the finest of standards. We are happy to have you join our team to help us continue to meet these objectives.

Our Banquet Sous Chef will:

· Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas at all times in accordance with state and local sanitation requirements and codes.

· Be responsible for all food production from start to finish, including cleaning and organizing all walk-in and reach-in refrigerators.

· Focus on food safety, a clean working environment and pay careful attention to safe cooking practice.

· Consistently check the temperatures of foods and follow proper procedures in regard to chilling, re-heating and holding food.

· Adhere to standardized recipes.

· Have a clear understanding of each station in the kitchen.

· Minimize waste and spoilage.

· Plate design.

Job Requirements:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent required; culinary degree preferred.

· ServSafe Certified.

· Proficient in butchery, meat and fish fabrication.

· Experience in high volume production.

· Foundation in baking methods, unit conversions, and standardized recipes.

· Strong knife skills.

· Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.

· Ability to take direction.

· Communicative, open to feedback, and able to develop strong working relationships with other staff members and managers.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

· Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently

Lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools and/or controls.

Hand-eye coordination, hand dexterity.

Ability to work in high-temperature environments.

Ability to hear and respond to kitchen staff, alarms, timers, and other important sounds in a busy, often noisy environment.

Clear and effective communication with kitchen staff, servers, and other team members, often in a fast-paced setting where quick verbal instructions are essential.

What The Center Club Offers

Competitive pay and benefits with the starting rate is based on experience. The pay range is $20.00-$25.00/hr.

Paid Parking

Excellent work schedule

Welcoming, professional work environment

Chef prepared meals

Benefits at a glance:

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

The Center Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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