Heirloom Catering Co. located in Belmont, CA is looking to hire a Sous Chef.  The ideal candidate will assist the Head Chef in overseeing the kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assume the role and responsibilities of the Executive Chef when not present
• Stay informed about menu offerings and updates on BEO's 
• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.
• Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety guidelines and sanitation protocols.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Assist in training new kitchen team members, providing support and guidance to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
• Uphold a sense of hospitality and professionalism in all interactions with colleagues, contributing to a positive work experience.
• Follow opening and closing procedures diligently, including completing all necessary side work before and after service shifts.
• Prioritize cleanliness, punctuality, and reliability in daily tasks, reflecting the values of our establishment
• Maintain accurate records of kitchen activities, including inventory levels, production logs, and waste tracking.
• Work collaboratively with management to ensure efficient workflow, including adherence to schedules and coverage needs.
• Adhere to budget constraints and contribute to cost-saving initiatives without compromising on quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management, sharing ideas and feedback to improve kitchen operations.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by kitchen management, contributing to the overall success of the team and the establishment.

Physical Requirements:

• Communication: Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Manual Dexterity: Use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Mobility: Often required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Environmental Exposure: Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold in a kitchen environment.
• Lifting: Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Noise level is usually moderate.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a genuine warmth and a passion for hospitality.
• Thorough in everything you do and ensure your team is set up for successful service.
•  You are positive and friendly and enjoy engaging with coworkers.
•  You have excellent communication skills, particularly with management and fellow team members.
•  You have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• You are willing to jump in and assist with additional duties when needed.
• You are able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure.
• You are able to troubleshoot on your own or with the assistance of managers or other team members when necessary.
• You demonstrate appropriate workplace behavior and treat all employees with respect.
• You are comfortable and effective at taking direction from other staff and delegating tasks