What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sous Chef position at American Food & Vending?
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Location: Kansas City, MO
Summary: A Catering Sous Chef at American Dining Creations will support the Executive Catering Chef with executing daily culinary services within the Catering Department. This position will work with the culinary staff to provide exceptional culinary performance while following recipes and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.
Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.
Our Mission
To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.
Our Vision
To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.
Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.
Family – Treat people as family.
Integrity – Do the right thing.
Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.
Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.
Teamwork – Win together.
American Dining Creations Offers
Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to (315) 803-6049 to get started!
Location: Kansas City, MO
Summary: A Catering Sous Chef at American Dining Creations will support the Executive Catering Chef with executing daily culinary services within the Catering Department. This position will work with the culinary staff to provide exceptional culinary performance while following recipes and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Work hands on, alongside the Executive Catering Chef and rest of the culinary team to support all culinary points of service within the Catering Department.
- Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
- Assist Executive Chef to drive quality, efficiency and excellence in areas of food production, safety, sanitation and inventory management.
- Assist the catering team with inventory, ordering and associated paperwork.
- Assist Executive Chef with menu planning, including but not limited to simple, intimate informal gatherings, to high-profile campus wide events to collegiate athletics concessions.
- Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment
- Assist as with large campus wide catering events, campus, and conferences.
- Adhere to appearance and grooming standards.
- Perform any other duties as specified by management.
- An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred.
- Preferred at least one years’ experience in a similar catering operations role within a retail, hotels, business, or education dining setting.
- Prior experience in a culinary role within a full-service industrial kitchen.
- Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
- Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations.
- ServSafe certification preferred.
- Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule.
Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.
Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.
Our Mission
To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.
Our Vision
To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.
Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.
Family – Treat people as family.
Integrity – Do the right thing.
Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.
Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.
Teamwork – Win together.
American Dining Creations Offers
- Weekly pay
- 401K with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Bonus programs for eligible positions
Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to (315) 803-6049 to get started!