What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Terra Cotta Pasta Kittery?
Company Overview:
Terra Cotta Pasta Co is a locally owned food manufacturing company that has been delighting customers for over 30 years with our homemade pasta, ravioli, sauces, and a variety of delicious in-house prepared food items. Our commitment to quality and flavor is evident in the products we offer, making us a beloved choice in the community.
Summary:
As a Sous Chef at Terra Cotta Pasta Co, you will be an integral part of our food production team within a fast-paced environment. This role is essential for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality while contributing to the creation of our delicious products.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and prepare from scratch recipes for all in-house prepared products, including weighing, labeling and merchandising of those items.
- Ensure all food safety protocols are strictly adhered to during the production process.
- Maintain kitchen areas for cleanliness, organization and maintenance protocols.
- Help create and complete daily prep lists and assignments.
- Collaborate with team members in back of house as well as front of house to optimize production efficiency.
- Assist in product ordering, checking in items and putting away deliveries when they arrive.
- In your role as kitchen production associate, other duties not listed may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper running of back of house operations.
- All associates will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers as well as other store associates at all times.
- Must maintain a neat and clean appearance.
- An understanding of POS systems is a plus to support front of house staff and customers when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Experience in food production or processing is preferred.
- Detail oriented with a passion for food preparation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Excellent knife skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and maintain a positive attitude with customers and coworkers alike.
- Attention to detail with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.
- Must love pasta in all shapes and sizes.
Benefits:
- 401K with employer match.
- Profit sharing bonuses.
- PTO.
- Direct Primary Care Membership.
- Employee Discounts.
- Flexible Schedules however, must be available weekends.
- Monthly Shared Tips equivalent to $3-$4 per hour.
- Closed on the following Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Easter and Labor day.
If you are passionate about food production and eager to contribute to a local favorite, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Terra Cotta Pasta Co!
Salary : $3 - $4