Sous Chef jobs in Decatur, IL

Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Being a Sous Chef resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Additionally, Sous Chef complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Sous Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Sous Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sous Chef
  • Niemann Foods
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY

    The Sous Chef works with the Restaurant Manager to produce diverse menus that appeal to the customer. The Sous Chefs duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, leading the cooking staff, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
    • Learns and uses the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
    • Ability to properly use all Restaurant equipment
    • Organize the kitchen and kitchen staff to ensure optimal service level and product quality
    • Produce high quality dishes or the establishment’s menu and standards
    • Recruits and trains culinary talent
    • Maintains order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
    • Works with Event Coordinator on tasting menus, special events menus and featured/sponsored products
    • Cross merchandises products across departments to increase product sales and profits
    • Ensures equipment safety conditions
    • Preforms pre-shift line checks to ensure quality of product.
    • Identifies and communicates production needs to other departments
    • Assists in the development and maintenance of recipes, product specification, ingredients, production standards and portion size
    • Understands food costs and impact on the bottom line. (Minimizing waste!)
    • Offers a creative flair to create new products and programs
    • Maintains the highest level of food safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
    • Ongoing motivation of the team.
    • Orders any and all raw ingredients, supplies and equipment for the restaurant
    • Creates new formulas and recipes
    • Record keeping
    • Demonstrates excellent technique in preparing food
    • Demonstrates a great sense of taste and smell
    • Knows use, and taste of products offered
    • Quality assurance checks of department
    • Proper handling and rotation of product
    • Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
    • Promotes sales, offer samples
    • Works within company programs, policies and procedures
    • Follows Health Code guidelines
    • Follows all store and department policies and procedures
    • Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

     

    KEY ATTRIBUTES

    • Passion/purpose
    • Foodie/farmer
    • Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
    • People enthusiast/outgoing
    • Genuine
    • Good communicator/desire to share
    • Trendy/fun
    • Honest
    • Techie
    • Culinary skills
    • Leadership skills
    • Creative
    • Organized
    • Problem solving abilities
    • Able to work in a fast paced environment
    • Integrity
    • High Energy Level
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Adaptability

                                                                                                                                          

     SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Assists the Farmhouse General Manager in supervising a varied number of Associates in the Farmhouse Restaurant
    • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 
    • Responsibilities include training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work;
    • Appraising performance;
    • Rewarding and coaching Associates;
    • Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

     

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • One year certificate from college or technical school;
    • Or three to six months related experience and/or training;
    • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
    • Write routine reports and correspondence. 
    • Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

     

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

    • Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)weights and measures

     

    CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    • Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

     

    RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

    • Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
    • Uniform per store policy
    • Pallet jack
    • Ladder
    • Stepladder
    • Associates may be required to use standard restaurant equipment including, but not limited to
    • Knives
    • Oven
    • Grills
    • Slicer
    • Food processor

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

    Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

    • Stand
    • Walk
    • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
    • Reach with hands and arms
    • Stoop
    • Kneel
    • Crouch
    • Taste
    • Smell
    • Communicate with associates and customers
    • Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

    Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

    • Overhead lifting
    • Climb
    • Balance
    • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds           

    Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

    • Sit
    • Crawl
    • Smell
    • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

    Vision

    • Close
    • Distance
    • Peripheral
    • Depth perception
    • Ability to adjust focus
    • Ability to distinguish colors

     

    WORK ENVIRONMENT 

    Frequently

    • Exposure to moving mechanical parts

    Occasionally

    • Risk of electrical shock
    • Wet and/or humid conditions
    • Extreme cold
    • Chemicals while cleaning

    Noise Level

    • Moderate 


    **Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.                                                     

    **Position requirements may vary by store location

  • 1 Month Ago

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Lead Cook/Sous Chef
  • Cedarhurst
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you. Cedarhurst, a regiona...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Lead Cook/Sous Chef
  • Peopable
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you. Cedarhurst, a regiona...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Five Star Senior Living
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity The Executive Chef will be responsible in managing the daily operations of the kitchen area, implement production process, menu planning, catering, manage food cost, labor cost and hav...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Holiday by Atria - Montvale Estates
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? The people you serve. When you work at Atria, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest peopl...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Chef manager
  • Eurest
  • Decatur, IL FULL_TIME
  • Eurest Position Title : Chef Manager Decatur, Il. As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We fe...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Internal Revenue Agent (Reviewer - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Decatur, IL
  • Duties WHAT IS THE WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE (WBO) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Scaffold Builder (Decatur, IL) - Austin Industrial
  • Austin Bridge
  • Decatur, IL
  • About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Troon International
  • Decatur, IL
  • ** Sous Chef** **Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition Number****:** SOUSC003064 Showing 1 location **Job De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Troon International
  • Decatur, IL
  • ** Executive Chef** **Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition Number****:** EXECU003065 Showing 1 location **J...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Rochester Estates Senior Living
  • Rochester, IL
  • Perks and Benefits*: Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter Work for us and earn $1000 for each person you refer and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dishwasher
  • The Dublin Pub
  • Springfield, IL
  • Main Responsibilities for a Dishwasher: Consistently ensure the availability of clean dishes by washing flatware, dishes...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Heritage Operations Group
  • Champaign, IL
  • ** Cook** ** Evergreen Place Assisted Living - Champaign** ** Champaign, IL** ****NEW $500 Sign On Bonus!**** ****Part-t...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dishwasher
  • LongHorn Steakhouse
  • Springfield, IL
  • WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Decatur /dəˈkeɪtər/ is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois, with a population of 76,122 as of the 2010 Census. The city was founded in 1829 and is situated along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. In 2017, the city's estimated population was 72,174. The city is home of private Millikin University and public Richland Community College. Decatur has vast industrial and agricultural processing production, including the North American headquarters of agricultural conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland, international agribusiness Tate...
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Income Estimation for Sous Chef jobs
$41,949 to $57,274
Decatur, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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