Sous Chef <> Line Cook - Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen
Palo Alto, CA 94304
About the Job
Main Responsibilities of a Sous Chef:
Sous Chef Description:
We are looking for an experienced cook to work side by side with our Executive Chef and contribute to the overall excellence of our newest restaurant.
The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative sous chef. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follows instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.
A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks.
Responsibilities of a Sous Chef:
● Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
● Preparing workstations for cooking.
● Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
● Checking the quality of the ingredients.
● Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
● Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
● Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
● Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.
Sous Chef Requirements:
● Must have prior experience as a sous chef in a high volume restaurant.
● Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
● Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
● Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
● Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
● Must showcase great organizational skills.
● Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
● Must understand recipes, recipe ideation and recipe improvement
We're a local bay area brand. We strongly believe that fresh food made in-house using only the finest ingredients just tastes better. We prepare our dishes using only EVOO, fresh herbs and spices and slow roast our naturally-raised meats rotisserie style. We assure you that every bite will be as tasty as it is nutritious.