On-Call Chef

About the role

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to create weekly cost-efficient menus that are seasonally inspired and broadly appealing

• Provide input and support for the Chefs and line cooks who are preparing and serving all food and products for a weekly changing menu from-scratch, at a high volume, ensuring excellent consistency and compliance with the Café’s quality, portioning, cooking and serving standards

• Consult and provide input and feedback for kitchen personnel, as appropriate

• Experienced with scheduling, evaluating, and constructive feedback for kitchen personnel as appropriate

• Provide continued training to cafe employees in safety, cleanliness and sanitation, food preparation, and guest services

• Ensure that all necessary food and kitchen supplies are ordered, received, and stored in accordance with the Café’s needs, budget, and procedures

• Responsible for overall cost containment by effectively managing ordering, menu selection, and product utilization

• Check and maintain proper food handling, refrigeration temperature control points, and handling hazardous materials by Café employees

• Attend weekly menu planning meetings with Chef Team

• Pursue continued education to enhance professional knowledge and refine management skills

• Ad hoc requirements as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen leadership positions

• At least 3 years experience in a similar capacity

• Must be proficient in verbal, written & digital communication

• Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, dining room staff, and guests

• Demonstrated excellence in guest service skills: reliable, consistent and courteous

SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced kitchen environment

• Kitchen organizational skills

• Ability to compose and refine accurate prep lists and order guides for weekly changing menus as well as catering menus

• Ability to foster a collaborative and uplifting team environment

• Exceptional Knife skills

• Basic Computer knowledge: email, Google Sheets and Docs, Word, Excel, Slack to communicate with vendors and employees

• Ability to use sound judgement and to objectively assess situations or circumstances using all the relevant information and apply past experience in order to come to a decision for the best possible outcome

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

This position is with Pixar, which is part of a business we call PIXAR Animation Studios.

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