Sous Chef

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Oct 24, 2024

**Requisition ID** : 17980

**Join us in building a better future for Arizona!**

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

**Why Work at SRP**

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

+ 401(k) plan with employer matching

+ Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

+ Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

+ Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

+ Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

+ Short and long-term disability plans

+ Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

+ 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

**Summary**

As a Sous chef, you would be primarily responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing and directing the work in the Banquet Kitchen Department. Overseeing the food preparation of all banquet and catering events from 5 to 600+ guests, while ensuring superior quality and consistency at all times.

**What You'll Do**

• Coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation and presentation of food.

• Verify that all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen employees.

• Assist with regular kitchen duties whenever possible, i.e., al-cart prep work, line cook assistance, cleaning and organizing kitchen.

• Maintain high standards of quality and appearance of all food prepare and served

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards

• Fill in for the Food & Beverage Manager in planning & directing food preparation when necessary

• Monitor to ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products, as to comply with the health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper containers for kitchen and service.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, along with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.

• Familiar with ordering and inventory procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively with a team.

• Must be self-directed, motivated and demonstrate exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational & training abilities are used often.

• Provide a safe, sanitary work environment, which conforms to all health standards & regulations.

**Experience**

• A degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program is desirable or 3 years of supervisory responsibilities.

• A minimum of 5 years in a food preparation position encompassing all phases of food preparation and kitchen operations is required. Must become familiar with and work with all kitchen equipment.

• Candidate must be willing to be hands on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends.

• Present a positive, professional image.

• Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills.

**Education**

Completion of an Associate's degree, Apprenticeship, or 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

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**Hybrid Workplace**

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

**Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement**

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

**Work Authorization**

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix