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Executive Sous Chef

1 month ago


Buena Park, California, United States Knott's Berry Farm Full time

About the Role:

The Sous Chef at Knott's Berry Farm is a key member of our culinary team, responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the daily activities of the Central Kitchen. This includes hands-on safety and sanitation needs, production and presentation of goods for the park, assisting with par levels, and ensuring quality products.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Central Kitchen and packaging room production under the direction of the Executive Chefs.
  • Create production lists based on need and delegate tasks to other members of the culinary team.
  • Ensure all requisitions are completed in time for delivery to the park, hotel, marketplace, and catering events.
  • Alert the Executive Chefs and/or other management of any concerns regarding product shortages, staffing, or safety and sanitation.
  • Work front-line as needed, as dictated by business needs.
  • Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all goods and apply culinary and cooking techniques consistently.
  • Ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation meet company standards through daily inspection before delivery.
  • Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
  • Identify new techniques and presentations.
  • Contribute to the creation of new and exciting festival products for the park's themed events throughout the year.
  • Ensure maintenance and safety standards are followed, and the kitchen team adheres to state and federal regulations regarding food storage, handling, and preparation, as well as other safety and sanitation codes.
  • Maintain Culinary Excellence Standards.
  • Train, motivate, and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned.
  • Maintain a safe, hazard-free bakery operation, ensuring accidents are immediately reported, and accident reports completed, working directly with First Aid and Security as appropriate.
  • Assist with monitoring recipes and coordinating with other departments, such as Purchasing and Warehouse, to maintain essential ingredients and supplies necessary for efficient production in the kitchen.
  • Assist the Executive Chefs with completing all transfers from the CP Kitchen and Packaging Room to outlets throughout the park, including catering and all in-park needs.
  • Counsel team members and ensure appropriate policies and procedures are followed, ensuring compliance with departmental standards.
  • Create a positive work environment by leading through example.
  • Supervise hourly staff and provide work direction, performance reviews, and coaching, providing re-training as needed.
  • Monitor business flow and report back any needs to the Executive team.
  • Continually check the quality of materials and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
  • Follow established standard operating procedures for reporting repairs and/or equipment failure to other departments, such as Foods Base, Maintenance, and Park Services.
  • Inform the Executive Chef of pertinent information and any irregularities occurring in the CP Kitchen operation.


Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 2-4 years of related culinary experience.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • California Food Handler's Card.
  • College or culinary training, or extensive cooking and production experience.
  • Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and dish machine.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
  • Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
  • Certification: Driver's License.


What We Offer:

At Knott's Berry Farm, we offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced culinary professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you