SOUS CHEF

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Managing Chef, prepare food in a safe, clean, and sanitized kitchen. Sweep and mop floors, collect and dispose of trash, re-stock pantries as needed, wash walls, clean and sanitize as necessary. Follow checklist for opening or closing the kitchen. Check out cooks to make sure their closing duties have been completed. They are also responsible for coordinating cooks, volunteers, and participants when the managing chef or Food Service Manager is not available. They will assist in the daily functions of the kitchen including meal planning, daily paperwork. They would assume some of the duties of the managing chef if the chef is absent. Assist the chef in special events as needed.

CANIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking skills and cleaning techniques
• Ability to project a professional demeanor and exercise mature judgement.
• Engagement and rapport building skills with guests, volunteers, and participants.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment that requires sensitivity and professionalism.

• Availability to work evening and weekends as requested by management and based on the operational needs of the program.

• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively as a team player.
• Ability to arrive to work reliably and on time,

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and/or directions.

Required Qualifications

• Employment Eligibility Verification (Proof of legal right to work in the USA)
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent attendance.
• Updated COVID test
• Successful completion of background screening
• Successful completion of drug testing we reserve our legal right to refuse hiring candidates who test positive for prescriptive medical marijuana use [70 Cal.Rptr.3d 382 (2008), AB243, AB266, SB643]

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this job include cutting, mixing, preparing, stocking, sweeping, mopping, wiping, picking up trash, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crawling, and carrying kitchen supplies weighing up to 50lbs. for 20 30 feet. While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, smell, view persons in need, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity for the preparation of food, and making and receiving radio calls.

Work Environment

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health, and safety practices. The employee may experience several unpleasant sensory demands associated with the clients use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal hygiene. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations. The noise level in the work environment has a wide range depending upon the individuals using the restroom and the external environment. Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure.

EEO

The Midnight Mission (TMM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, TMM complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation.