Elior Independent School Dining
Sous Chef
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Job Reference Number: 34796 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Lexington-Independents State: Vermont (US-VT)
The Role at a glance We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our Elior Independent School team in St. Johnsbury, VT. As a sous chef, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.
What you'll be doing
Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
Ensure the highest level of customer service.
Other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for Must-haves
Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
Must have 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Where you'll be working St. Johnsbury Academy
Compensation Range Up to $50,000 / year based on experience.
Our Benefits
Medical (FT Employees)
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
EAP
401k
Sick Time
Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
Paid Time Off
About Lexington Independents Lexington Independents works to create culinary experiences for independent school districts across the country. We believe that healthy, delicious food is critical to the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of students, and we feel privileged to provide them with meals that they’ll love every day.
Equal Opportunity Statement Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Sous Chef
role at
Elior Independent School Dining
Job Reference Number: 34796 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Lexington-Independents State: Vermont (US-VT)
The Role at a glance We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our Elior Independent School team in St. Johnsbury, VT. As a sous chef, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.
What you'll be doing
Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
Ensure the highest level of customer service.
Other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for Must-haves
Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
Must have 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Where you'll be working St. Johnsbury Academy
Compensation Range Up to $50,000 / year based on experience.
Our Benefits
Medical (FT Employees)
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
EAP
401k
Sick Time
Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
Paid Time Off
About Lexington Independents Lexington Independents works to create culinary experiences for independent school districts across the country. We believe that healthy, delicious food is critical to the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of students, and we feel privileged to provide them with meals that they’ll love every day.
Equal Opportunity Statement Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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