Burien Catering - Chef De Cuisine

Job Description

Chef de Cuisine

Burien

We’re seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine with a passion for food, people, and leadership. In this role, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders to build a strong catering team, creating unforgettable guest experiences. We need a nurturing leader who can inspire, mentor, and elevate their team while delivering exceptional cuisine.

This position offers variable hours, including nights and weekends, with schedules provided two weeks in advance when possible.

Key Details

Hours: Vary based on business needs, weekends included

Example of potential shifts: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm, or 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour (based on skill, experience, and education)

Additional Compensation: Gratuities when available

Benefits: Majority Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

PTO: Accrued based on hours worked

If you have a strong work ethic, flexible availability, and a passion for excellent service, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Create high-quality, fresh meals that represent a global cuisine.
• Work in a state-of-the-art kitchen with cutting-edge equipment.
• Collaborate with a thriving culinary team dedicated to excellence.
• Grow your skills and advance your career in the industry.

What sets us apart:

Supportive work environment that fosters growth and promotes from within.

Free on-shift meals to satisfy your culinary cravings.

Hassle-free commuting with free parking options at Headquarters

Free life insurance policy to ensure your well-being.

Performance increases will be based on goal setting and yearly review within the range of your position.

Join us in making a difference in the culinary world. Lavish Roots offers opportunities for aspiring cooks of all experience levels. We are committed to creating a sense of community that supports each other, and we're excited to have you on our team!

Summary/Objective

As a representative for our company you will be responsible for all aspects of the café kitchen. You are the direct supervisor of the culinary team and will assist in anything related to the FOH.

Essential Functions (subject to change with proper notice)

• Responsible for overseeing all day to day prep/production at kitchen, AM, and PM
• Collaborates with other Kitchen Leaders to create and manage delegation and completion of cooking projects relative to daily menus and menu assignments
• Collaborates with Chefs to take menu vision and direction and execute it through our team.
• Collaborates with Chef(s), to ensure all Team Members are on track to complete menu assignments
• Assists with technical and practical information on food production as needed
• Ensures that all team members follow production sheets, portioning and merchandising details Ensure that culinary team are completing all recipes and following safety guidelines while meeting production deadlines
• Collaborates with the Pastry team on all operational needs
• Work to ensure consistent quality on all prepared items by tasting prepared food to verify flavor, freshness, and quality
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Stay up to date on equipment maintenance, training, and ensuring all team members are understanding of kitchen equipment
• Ensure that all team members are following the proper rotation and storage of goods
• Ensure compliance of safety and sanitation procedures regulated by the Department of Public Health and risk management
• Follow all HACCP plans and procedures and take corrective action as needed
• Conducts internal culinary audits as needed
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the Guest experience
• Key part of the team that creates, revises, and adjusts menus and offerings
• Able to make recommendations regarding the succession planning
• To be aware of all financial budgets and goals
• Ensure that all Team Members are always in clean, tidy uniforms and are always presentable
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained
• Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in the production kitchen while adhering to operational deadlines
• Conducts in-person interviews and working interviews as scheduled
• To manage and lead all Team Members fairly and take a personal interest in knowing each person
• To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all Team Members
• Coach and counsel Team Members in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy
• Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to the individual
• Ensure that the Culinary Team adheres to all company policies and procedures

*NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cooking
• Advanced proficiency of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation High level experience with menu planning and recipe development
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner

Education and Work Experience

• Culinary school degree or applicable college degree
• Minimum of five years’ relative experience in kitchen and operations management in a full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club, or Catering establishment.
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments/operation

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen and office environment
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
• Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment

Requirements

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• ServSafe Manager Certificate
• Ability to obtain American Culinary Federation Certification Designation(s)
• Ability to understand and communicate basic English (speaking, writing and reading)
• Completes Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by Lavish Roots

*NOTE: Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
• Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
• Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
• Able to work 10 hours or more shift plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this

job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis

of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.