Executive Chef

6 days ago

Bellingham, Washington, United States Thomas Cuisine Full time

Job Summary

Thomas Cuisine is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for the direction and guidance of food production, menu development, and purchasing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Directly supervise and train lower-level staff in food preparation, cooking, and serving.
  • Implement systematic production methods, standardized recipes, and portion control to ensure high-quality food products.
  • Develop and maintain menus that meet client specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving of food products and supplies.
  • Ensure strict adherence to sanitation and food handling procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain a clean and sanitary workstation/area.
  • Perform knife skills and cooking methods on proteins, vegetables, starches, and other ingredients according to recipe.
  • Supervise and train staff on technical skills, presentation, and quality control.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
  • Expert knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Fine dining restaurant, hotel, or country club culinary experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience with high-touch customer service environments.
  • Creativity and plate presentation skills are essential.
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
  • Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and the Internet.
  • ServSafe certification is required.
  • Must be able to successfully complete criminal background checks and drug screenings.

About Thomas Cuisine:

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately-held contract food service company operating in 18 states and growing. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our clients include hospitals, upscale senior living communities, and corporate dining facilities. We seek to make a valuable difference to those we serve – one nutritious meal at a time.

Our Values:

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

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