Chef, Sous

Department: Food and Beverage

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will work closely with Chef and Food and Beverage management team.
• Supervision of food production, storage, and sanitation processes.
• Oversee record keeping, control logs, auditing, and always remember the FIFO for the the management of food cost.
• Ensure company HESS and sanitation procedures are followed and held the highest standard. You will complete internal audits at regular intervals.
• Follow all company recipes, and ensure all staff are prepping, preparing and plating to standard.
• Assist if requested in menu development and creation.
• Daily presence viewing plates going out to guests and tasting of product being served.
• Participate in pre-shift and safety meetings with direct reports and staff.
• Mentor and coach staff to create a team that produces the highest level of products being served to our guests.
• Ensure that we are able to accommodate dietary restrictions.
• You are a vital part of the venue; always contributing to the overall success of your team. You can be seen running the wheel or assisting server and food runners.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all work and storage spaces. 
• Contribute effectively to a positive guest experience while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.

REQUIREMENTS

• This job normally requires a professional level of knowledge in food preparation and production equivalent to that which would be acquired through the completion of a hospitality or culinary degree or equivalent certified training.  Demonstration of directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.
• Proficiency and experience with high volume catering type food preparation.
• Proficiency in the use of computer business applications, with working knowledge of computerized point of sales (POS) systems, Excel, and Word. 
• Minimum age of 18 years is required to facilitate the sale of alcohol in the State of Alaska. 
• Must pass a pre-employment background check. 
• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

• Must have or the ability to obtain an Alaska Food Handler Card and TAPS alcohol server permit.
• Working knowledge of warehousing or food storage is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals. 
• Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards. 
• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for minimum of 8 hours per day.

BENEFITS

• Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!
• Reward for Referral Program 
• Experience – Of a lifetime!  
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Community Service 
• Employee Activities 
• Professional Growth