Junior Sous Chef

Congressional Country Club - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Bethesda, MD

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

The Congressional Country Club is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our large resort/hotel-style culinary team. With multiple outlets, a pastry kitchen, and a banquet operation, your development and learning are never-ending. We are looking for Team Members who believe the impossible is possible and are driven to positively impact the organization continuously. We believe that as a team we accomplish more.

Responsibilities

• Consistently maintain high standards of quality, cost, eye appeal, and flavor of foods
• Consult with dining service personnel during daily line-ups
• Assist in food delivery, storage, and issuing of food items
• Check mise en place before service time and inspect the presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met
• Assist with the production of daily specials for restaurants
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment
• Ability to work all stations in the kitchen
• Drive creative process in menu changes and specials
• Basic food costing, scheduling, and ordering procedures

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in sautéing, broiler stations, modern cooking, and plate presentation techniques
• 5 years experience as a cook in a hotel or resort, preferred
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead line cook or other relevant roles
• ServSafe certification
• Able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• This is a Full-Time Position
• Complimentary meals
• Complimentary parking
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Available for Full and Part-Time Team Members)
• FSA
• 401K with match
• Employee Discounts Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel/Items
• Competitive benefits focused on total well-being and dependent aid