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Sous
Chef

What is a Sous Chef?

Sous Chefs prepare the ingredients for the Head Chef. They also oversee the kitchen operations so that Head Chefs are left to focus on cooking the dishes, according to an establishment’s recipes and menu. A Sous Chef resolves conflicts and disciplines kitchen staff so that kitchen and food preparation activities are not disrupted. They also plan and assign duties to kitchen staff every morning and set targets for them to meet by the end of the day to ensure the establishment runs smoothly. A Sous Chef sometimes invites potential diners or clients to food tastings as a way of marketing a establishment’s dishes.

Your responsibilities

Documenting each morning what the head chefs require before they prepare the day's dishes
Cleaning and organising the food preparation area for the Head Chef
Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
Ensuring the Chef De Partie and Commis chefs prepare the dishes in accordance to the Head Chef's specifications and standards

Training new kitchen employees and on the establishments standards and regulations
Addressing and resolving complaints quickly
Monitoring the kitchen area and staff to ensure hygiene standards are maintained
Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired