Evening Culinary Arts Sous Chef

$33,800 - $46,800/Yr

Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Evening Culinary Arts Sous Chef is responsible for providing instructional support and excellent food quality and customer service in District 21, our full-service restaurant. This individual will provide leadership, assist with supervision to staff and students and is considered a leader for the restaurant. Embrace the Francis Tuttle culture as reflected in the Mission and Vision statements, and continually portray the Core Values: Service, Trust, Aspiration, Responsibility, and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a kitchen climate conducive to learning.
• Implements & executes a standard menu designed to use seasonal, local, and responsibly produced produce and meats.
• Manages the preparation of meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner.
• Ensures restaurant staff and students adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules, and sanitation requirements.
• Monitors the proper use of kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers, and warmers in food preparation.
• Manages the kitchen inventory and ensures supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Ensures proper food temperatures during all stages of food production and storage.
• Keeps all front and back workstations and kitchen equipment clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Implements and manages kitchen opening, closing, and other side duties assigned.
• Cross utilizes and finds creative ways to utilize product to promote a financially healthy restaurant.
• Assists in instruction of adult students in the restaurant kitchen using competency-based instruction and effective teaching practices.
• Provides instruction and supervision in the restaurant lab and classroom.
• Evaluates student live work and performance check-offs according to established food standards of quality and presentation.
• Mentors students through demonstration and constant coaching.
• Instructs students in safety procedures necessary for the safe operation of equipment and the care of materials, supplies, furniture, and facilities.
• Inspires students and staff to uphold all customer service standards.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and guests.
• Resolves any food quality and service complaints.
• Maintains and updates the POS and reservation systems as needed.
• Responsible for sharing inventory needs to the chef.
• Responsible for managing daily reconciliation of transactions and deposits.
• Provides content for social media engagement.
• Attends and participates in staff development activities to include computer training and other school or departmental training initiatives.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned work area(s) and assists in the general cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Ability to be present on the job as described under working conditions and contract details.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of formal culinary experience as a sous chef or higher at a fast-paced restaurant or hotel kitchen required.
• Program Completion in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Hospitality or another related field highly preferred.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification.
• Excellent customer skills required.

Benefits

• Paid health and dental insurance
• Monthly supplemental benefit compensation of $465
• Employee leave plan with family friendly work calendar
• 100% contribution into Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System
• Effective January 1, 2025, the district will match up to 2% of monthly, base salary with a 403b or 457 retirement plan