Sous Chef
Full-Time
InterContinental New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Description
Reports To
:Executive ChefSupervises
Lead Cook, Line Cook, Pantry-Prep Cook, DishwasherJob Purpose
To supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food stuffs.Job Responsibilities
- Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to insure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
- Give instructions to cooking personnel on fine points of cooking.
- Cook and carve meats, and prepares dishes, such as sauces, during rush periods and for banquets and other social functions.
- Assume responsibility for kitchen in absence of Chef, planning, organizing and preparing all meals.
- Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
- Must be able to visibly recognize “condition” of food, and cooking temperatures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
- Skillfully use kitchen tools, machines, or equipment needed in food preparation.
- Read recipes for the items to be prepared, and be able to visualize the finished products.
- Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
- Use arithmetic to figure amounts of product/materials needed, quantities needed and cost of products/materials.
Requirements
Education
- ACF Certification, Culinary Arts degree, apprenticeship and/or AOS Degree.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years kitchen supervisory experience with three years kitchen operations experience including at least 1year in a lead cook position, and 1 year in a steward position; OR, an equivalent level of education and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
- Must have Food Safety Certification
Salary Description
Compensation: $70,000
InterContinental New Orleans
Glamour and Tradition Converge in New Orleans
The cultural and culinary pleasures of The Big Easy are at your feet at the InterContinental New Orleans. The French Quarter, with its roots of jazz and blues, is just two blocks away while the renowned Arts District is also a short walk. The traditions of New Orleans are as near as our front door, as our landmark hotel is on the route of more than 30 annual parades. We'll dazzle your attendees with seamlessly delivered meetings, weddings and galas for business or social events.
Our richly appointed and sophisticated guest rooms feature New Orleans inspired decor, local art, and plush bedding. Choose from either a king or two queen-sized beds, and enjoy high-speed internet, a Keurig coffee machine, mini bar, and other fine amenities.
Join us on a culinary journey that unveils the largesse of New Orleans’ timeless cuisine. Whether at our signature restaurant Trenasse, for Cajun-Creole dishes, or the more casual Pete’s for breakfast or light fare, we invite you to satiate your appetite.
Navigate our meeting space with ease, concentrated to two floors linked by a grand staircase. Recently renovated and brilliantly adaptable, our 33,000 square feet of event space is bathed in natural light, bringing energy and balance to your gathering.
| Address | 444 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
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| Property Type | Hotel |
| # Jobs | 3 |
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