Junior Sous Chef
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About the role
Sifted is hiring a Junior Sous Chef in our Redwood City kitchen to support the Managing Chef in daily food production and kitchen operations.
Schedule is Monday - Friday: 6:30 am-3:00pm
What you'll be doing
- Leading production for sauces, garnishes, vegetables and proteins
- Holding full ownership of labeling and organization pans and delis
- Executing strict quality control and assurance
- Owning daily pack out (load boxes/bins, re-therm hot items, assist with creating packout cards).
- Assisting with daily deep-clean items, comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
- Assisting the Managing Chef and Sous Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, packout, and clean-up
- Assisting the Managing Chef and Sous Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place
Our ideal candidate
- 2-3 years of prior kitchen experience, preferably in supervisory positions
- Has had experience with catering and event servicing
- Has excellent communication skills
- Has a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
- Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office
Perks + benefits
- Compensation : starting at $32 per hour
- Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
- 401(k) program available after six months of employment
- 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment, 10 company paid holidays, and a paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
- Free lunch during meal service
- Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Weekdays
Weekly day range: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 3:00pm
Eligibility : This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid)
Work environment : This position is based in a commercial commissary kitchen.
Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach