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The winter AM sous chef position is responsible for the daily changing buffet for the members of Telluride Ski & Golf Club. The AM sous chef will work directly with the executive chef to ensure the needs of our club members are exceeded.

Duties & Responsibilities

       Oversees daily kitchen operations

o   Opening the restaurant, arriving before the line cooks; generally 8 AM start time.

o   Execution of lunch service.

o   Daily menu planning.

o   Prepping the menu for the following day.

o   Transitioning the line from lunch to dinner.

  All line cooks must check out with the chef on duty.

  Duties include cleaning of the lunch shelf in the walk in.

  Loading the speed rack for the following days service.

  Remove all AM product from the line. Clean and sanitize all work surfaces.

  Sweep and mop the line.

  All trash and compost removed.

  Grease trap - ensure the AM dishwasher has cleaned the grease trap and all necessary logs are complete.

o   Assist in apres ski service - help set the station and help fulfilling tickets as needed.

o   Assists in receiving of deliveries - helps to organize product into appropriate areas. Ensures proper rotation of stock.

o   Tastes, smells, and observes presentation of food products to ensure conformance with recipes & appearance standards. For the buffet this includes tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed prior to the first round of food going out.

o   Daily Line Check - taste all MEP on all station. Fix or adjust as needed. Use as a teaching moment.

o   Responsible for adherence to all current food handling and sanitation requirements.

o   Assists in training staff on procedures, knife handling and sanitation standards.

o   Works closely with the chef to ensure product is ordered for the buffet.

o   First Light Breakfasts

       Family Meal

o   Checks with chef for items that are up for grabs.

o   Delegate tasks to line cooks

o   AM staff meal needs to be ready by 10:15.

o   Staff meal must be a complete meal. Please put care into this meal.

o   Work with PM Sous Chefs to help plan PM staff meal. Often times we will have left over product they can use. The PM staff meal must be a complete meal, including protein, vegetables, a salad, and a sweet treat (generally left over from the buffet).

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                          

Directly Supervises 3-30 employees in the Kitchen Staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Must have basic knife skills.

• Must have knowledge of equipment.

• 2-4 years kitchen experience - culinary degree not required but recommended.

• Must be TIPS trained.

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to lift at least 100 lbs.

• Thorough knowledge of food and the handling and storage of food.

Education and/or Experience:                                                      

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Culinary degree or 2 years experience as restaurant Sous chef or 5 years experience as restaurant line cook.

Language Skills:                                                     

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:                                              

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:                                                  

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:                                                     

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Explorer Internet software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities:                                                

• Must be intermediate skier or better for on-mountain assignments

• Must be able to work effectively at altitude of 10,000 ft or above.

• Must be able to function effectively in inclement weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The pay rate for this position is $28.00-$31.00/hr DOE. 

Benefits include ski pass, dependent passes (for full time commitment), discounted lift tickets, lift tickets at other CO resorts, discounted employee shuttles and discounted meals and lodging and ski school discounts