Isabella Freedman Retreat Center, part of Adamah, Inc, is located in beautiful Falls Village, CT and is a dynamic farm, educational, and retreat facility. We are looking for a customer-driven full-time experienced farm-to-table Sous Chef looking for a place to grow.
Job Summary
· Second in command to the Executive Chef, plays a critical leadership role to other cooks as well as Porters.
· Act as lead cook when Executive Chef is not present creating prep sheets, directing staff, managing inventory, and putting out meals independently.
· Work, clean, and organize according to kitchen SOP.
· Prepare and serve foods for guests ensuring allergen awareness, quality, quantity, and punctuality.
· Take seriously and be thorough and thoughtful about preparing delicious foods that cater to guests and staff’s specific dietary needs.
· Maintain and respect Kashrut (Kosher laws) in the kitchen and dining room as instructed by Mashgiach (Kosher Supervisor)
· Receive and put away orders as needed.
· Prepare and maintain cold foods: dressings, dips, snacks, etc. as needed.
· Clean and organize walk-in refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and workspaces as needed.
· Carry a positive, kind, and professional attitude with a willingness and desire to learn and teach.
· Job responsibilities will grow to include ordering and inventory.
· Participate in all managerial meetings and functions, including All-Staff meetings, in-service training, and education sessions as assigned.
Skills:
- Must have or obtain a ServeSafe Food Manager Certification.
- 5+ years of experience working in a Kitchen.
- 3+ years of experience leading a culinary team or brigade.
- Experience with Kashrut (Kosher laws) ideal, but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and communicate well during meal prep and service.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Zoom, and Outlook
General:
- Attend weekly department meetings.
- Attend monthly all-staff meetings via Zoom.
- Must possess a solid work ethic with strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent attention to detail, professional verbal, and written communication skills in English, as well as provide excellent customer service.
- Must maintain a professional demeanor and good hygiene.
- Must be able to adapt to changing situations.
- Must be a team player and willing to jump in where necessary; dishes, trash, ordering, serving, scheduling, anywhere in the department to support colleagues.
- Other tasks/duties as assigned.
EOE, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 5 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Falls Village, CT 06031 (Required)
Work Location: In person
