Sous Chef - Austin - HEB

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Responsible for overseeing the daily job responsibilities for (line cooks and prep cooks) (Artisan Bread Makers, Cake Decorators, Pastry Specialists and Bakery Partners) in order to produce all the necessary products for the (Chefs Case, Soup/Salad/Sandwich Bar and Catering) (Bakery, Tortilleria, Bread Production, and Pastry areas). Assist in scheduling all necessary Partners in order to produce the required products within the budgetary guidelines. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the kitchen, walk-ins and storage areas.

Requirements:

Sous Chef:
Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters
Responsible for total kitchen production in absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
Assist in new product development and menu costing

General:
Professional Culinary Degree or equivalent combination of culinary training and/or experience
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to execute high volume production
Excellent communication and organization skills
Excellent culinary and food processing skills
Experience in ordering, inventory maintenance, and shrink control
Proficiency with automated reporting systems including, but not limited to; Inventory, Food Cost, Scheduling, Time & Attendance and labor preferred
Ability to maintain an efficient operation and troubleshoot and report any malfunctions of equipment
Ability to supervise, train, and cross-train kitchen staff
Maintain sanitation standards throughout the work area
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including opening, closing, and weekend shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Drug Free Workplace

06-2003