Executive Chef Assistant

4 weeks ago


Savannah, Georgia, United States Nixtate Full time
Nixtate LLC Job Opportunity

Nixtate is a from-scratch restaurant in Savannah's Starland Yard, specializing in Flautas and Mexican antojitos. We strive to produce exceptional dishes with the highest quality ingredients, sourced from local producers and providers to meet our seasonal rotation of offerings.

Job Position Title: Sous Chef

Reports to: Owner/Manager

Job Summary:

We seek a versatile and hardworking individual to join our kitchen team. As a Sous Chef, you'll be responsible for service time team management and oversee preparation of menu items. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy contributing to the heart of the culinary process, this position is for you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
  • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality and taste.
  • Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Manage kitchen inventory, order supplies, and maintain stock levels.
  • Develop and test new recipes and menu items.
  • Oversee kitchen cleanliness and organization.
  • Handle kitchen opening and closing duties as needed.
  • Expedite orders to ensure timely service.
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Essential Duties:

  • Cook on the line during set service times (Range, Oven & Deep Fryer)
  • Perform routine kitchen tasks quickly and efficiently
  • Follow the prep list created to plan duties
  • Label, date, and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
  • Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
  • Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal preparations
  • Set up workstations and ingredients both for service and food preparation
  • Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, mopping floors, and routine kitchen cleaning
  • Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly
  • Comply with sanitation guidelines
  • Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
  • Maintain a clean kitchen and properly wash and sort soiled dishes
  • Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be punctual, organized, dependable, and reliable
  • Must be able to move and work quickly and efficiently
  • Must possess common sense and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Ability to maintain personal hygiene
  • Ability to understand and follow directions
  • Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence
  • Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced
  • Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff
  • Detail-oriented and thorough

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods walking or standing
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time
  • Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and wipe frequently
  • Must frequently immerse hands in water
  • Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment
  • Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen
  • Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
  • Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks

Work Environment:

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Fast-paced
  • Moderate noise level

Training Requirements:

  • Kitchen experience required

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Training from a culinary school is an asset
  • Proven experience as a cook is an asset

Certifications Required:

  • Current Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification

For more information about Nixtate, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/737608-nixtate.


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