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Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Swing Sous Chef in Stockbridge, Massachusetts
POSITION SUMMARY The Swing Sous Chef is responsible for the proper execution and oversight of assigned meals and for maintaining a smooth running and inspired environment within the kitchen. This position will do evening and day shifts as needed to help support cover the lunch and dinner. ACCOUNTABILITIES - All duties to be executed according to the applicable standards set by the Federal and/or state regulations. - Responsible for proper execution and quality of assigned meals. - Effectively directs and oversees assistant and prep cooks during production of assigned meals. - Ensures accuracy of all labels for assigned meals. - Works collaboratively with Executive Chef/Senior Sous Chef and chef team to ensure that menu stays abreast of food industry trends and staff members are well supported to perform at top levels. - Liaisons with Veggie Prep, Bakery, and Server teams during assigned meals and for execution of special requests during assigned meals. - Reviews assigned menus and recipes to ensure accuracy. - Ensures proper recording of meal quantities and change requests for assigned meals. - Responsible for packaging and proper storage of all foods leftover from assigned meals. - Perform other duties as directed by supervisor or other members of management. COMPETENCIES - Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment. - Possesses strong core ethics, integrity, and values consistent with Kripalu\'s organizational principles. - Builds effective relationships, identifies internal and external customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical, mutually beneficial recommendations, solutions, and ideas. - Willingness and ability to be agile in work, supporting across own department as well as across the organization as needed. - Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job elements to established standards, remaining current regarding development and trends in areas of expertise. - Embraces experiences as learning opportunities. - Accepts responsibility for personal and professional learning and growth. - Models the values of Kripalu including service, presence, inquiry, compassion, practice, and integrity. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Passion for a whole-foods, plant-based cuisine - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to organize own and other\'s tasks efficiently - Demonstrated success overseeing a range of kitchen functions MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of 3 years in the food service industry and minimum of 1 year as a Sous Chef