Jr Sous Chef - La Jolla (Full-Time + Tip Sharing)
About this role
Reports to: Sous Chef and Chef De Cuisine
Schedule: Weekend Brunch & Weekday Lunch focused
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Cook, finish, and plate dishes during service
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Expedite and assist with expo to ensure quality and timing
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Support daily kitchen operations and service flow
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Assist with ordering, inventory, and receiving
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety
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Help train and support kitchen staff
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Uphold kitchen systems, standards, and consistency
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Experience in a brunch and lunch setting is required
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Strong line cooking skills and ability to handle multiple stations
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Comfortable expediting and finishing plates during service
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Organized, clean, and detail-oriented
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Reliable team player with leadership potential
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Baking experience (pastries, breads, brunch baking)
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Prior lead line cook or junior sous experience
Company at a glance
Behind the Scenes Catering and Events is a large well-established catering and event company serving the corporate, social, and production industry for over 30 years. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, and services large corporations, private clients, major sports and news broadcast companies, venues, concert tours, PGA golf events, corporate marketing tours, and major sporting events throughout San Diego and across the globe.
The key to our success is summed up in one word, “Flexibility.” We understand that in today’s world the best-laid plans will change. We pride ourselves on our experienced and well-trained staff that is capable of managing changes while still providing outstanding service. This flexibility allows our kitchen staff to accommodate almost any special request the guests may have. In corporate catering and event management this is essential. Our experience within the catering and food service industry is extensive and sought after.
Our company is committed to providing a creative and enjoyable dining and overall event experience to each and every guest. This is why our menus are specially selected to accommodate the most discriminating palate. We use only the freshest ingredients in every menu item.
Top Benefits
- Tip Sharing
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